Senior Software Developer en Registers of Scotland

Grade: SEO – Senior Executive Officer    
Total remuneration: £58,252 to £68,586  
Pay Supplement: The base salary for this role is £48,544 - £57,155. This job qualifies for Digital, Data and Technology Annual Pay supplement 20% is included in the total remuneration above.    
Pension: 28.97% of base salary (RoS contribution). 
Annual leave: 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service.  
Duration: Permanent. 
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week. We are a flexible employer and will consider a variety of working patterns on a case-by-case basis. For example, compressed hours, term-time working or part-time working. 
Location: Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to attend one of these locations as required by the role. 
Department: IT Development  
Directorate: Digital, Data and Technology  
Role Reports to: IT Development Manager  
Closing date: 6th of November at 23:59 
Number of vacancies: 8 (Please Note: If this campaign establishes a reserve list, we may make an offer at a lower grade (HEO). Any offer will be discussed with you before it is confirmed) 

Registers of Scotland (RoS) 
Join an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Our full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house. We work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with us through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques.  

This job is for you if you want… 

• Work with purpose: working for the people of Scotland to set the bar for land and property registration worldwide. 
  Flexible and hybrid working: depending on the role and team requirements, work when and where it’s best for you and your stakeholders. 
• Benefits: enjoy pay progression, pension contributions of up to 28.97%, up to a year’s parental leave, and 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. 
• Investment in professional development: we invest in all our people so that they have the right skills to be productive and confident in their job. 
• Diversity and Inclusion: We are an ‘Investor in People’ and a ‘Disability Confident’ employer. We are inclusive, stronger together, and committed to putting our people first. 
• Positive work culture: RoS is an agile, digital organisation using leading-edge technology. Colleagues understand their role in achieving our strategy and have the autonomy to deliver.  

To learn more about RoS and what we offer visit our careers pages or watch this short video. Hear from our colleagues about their experience of working within our Digital, Data and Technology teams on our website. 

Our Tech stack  

• Backend: Java, Python and related frameworks Spring Boot, Flask 
• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript and related frameworks React, Next.js 
• DevOps: AWS, OpenShift, GitLab CI/CD 
• Data: PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MongoDB, Informix 

The Role 
Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Software Developer and help shape the future of RoS! We’re looking for a passionate and experienced developer to lead exciting projects, solve complex challenges, and create top-tier software. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly make a difference. You will work on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and methodologies and have clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to take on leadership roles.  

On a typical day you will… 

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software systems 
• Lead the development of new features, from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance standards 
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring minimal disruption to users 
• Review and improve code written by team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning 
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions regarding architecture and design 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps to create seamless, impactful software experiences 
• Stay ahead of industry trends and actively contribute to the improvement of our development practices 
• Mentor junior developers and help them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing knowledge 
• Participate in community events, department meetups run by the developers, software developers led communities of practice, and contribute to shared projects 
• Provide line management for software developers, including regular 1:1s and performance reviews 
• Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports 

Key Responsibilities 

Essential Criteria – Skills and Attributes for Success 

Experience:  We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and the assessment process: 

• Significant experience as a software engineer 
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex development projects and deliver quality solutions on time 
• Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change 
• You can demonstrate commitment to producing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code 
• You have a curious mindset and are eager to tackle complex problems and find creative solutions 
• You enjoy collaborating with others, whether it’s pairing with teammates or brainstorming with cross-functional groups
• Experience of line management, including supporting the professional development of direct reports 
• Experience in managing performance and resource allocation within a technical team 
• You value growth, both personally and professionally, and enjoy mentoring others 
• You want to make an impact; your work directly contributes to the organisation’s success and provides a service to the people of Scotland 

Technical Experience: 

• Strong experience with programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Flask, React) 
• Experience with container platforms (Docker, OpenShift) 
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps tools
• Experience with version control tools (GitLab) and building CI/CD pipelines 
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) 
• Solid understanding of designing and developing RESTful APIs or microservices 

Behaviours 

At the assessment stage you will be interviewed and scored against the below Behaviours: 

• Changing and Improving 
• Making Effective Decisions 
• Managing a Quality Service 

Stage one - Application Process 

 To apply, click on 'Apply now' and complete the online application form.  

You will need to submit: 

• A CV outlining your career history and how you meet the technical and the general experience criteria (max 4 pages). 
• A Statement of suitability (400 – 500 words in the space provided) based on the case scenario that will be provided in our website during your application. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in your examples. 
• As part of the application process you will receive an online assessment invitation via the Hackerrank and you will have 3 days to complete it.  

Please note: 

• If we receive a high volume of applications, we may complete an initial sift based on Technical Experience.  
• We reserve the right to invite candidates to participate in a telephone interview prior to being further assessed.  
• Applications that are not accompanied by CVs will not be scored or statements over 500 words will not be considered.  
• We would strongly recommend that your statement is written in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action & Result) and suggest preparing your answers using software such as MS Word or Google Docs, and then uploading the file. 
• We strongly advise you review our policy on responsible use of AI in the application process. RoS may check answers with an AI detection tool and will contact you for a pre-screening call to verify your responses.  
• Applications and appointments are subject to a strict merit-based assessment process, in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles. 

Stage two – assessment 
If successful at application stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview which will include the following:  

• Behaviour based interview, you will be assessed against the Behaviours of the role
• Tech exercise and case scenario (no prior preparation is required)  

Please note: The assessment will take place in one of our established offices at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). 

Information on Success Profiles 
For further information on success profiles, visit our Success Profiles. 

Recruitment timeline 

•  Closing date: 6th of November at 23:59 
• Application sift:  10th of November  
• Invites to assessment: 14th of November 
• Interviews: Week commencing 24th of November (subject to change) 

Feedback 
Feedback will only be provided if you progress to interview stage. 

Reserve List 
In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months. 

Nationality and immigration status 
In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. 

Security 
Successful candidates must undergo a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.  
Individuals working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion  
As a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. RoS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of selection process is used. To learn more about diversity at RoS please see our EDI strategy.  

As part of the application process, we would like to invite you to please complete our diversity monitoring form. This information is not shared with recruitment panels.  

If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via [email protected]. Please see this page for more information on adjustments. 


DDaT supplement  

This post is part of the Digital, Data and Technology profession (DDAT) and attracts a pay supplement.  This is a tool which RoS uses to benchmark our salaries against current market rates. A review of the benchmark is undertaken every two years, this means that the supplement may go up or down depending on market activity. Advance notice will be given of any changes.  


Further information 
For further information relating to RoS, including: 

• Additional details on pay & benefits
• The Civil Service Code 
• Complaints process  
• Use of AI in the application/recruitment process,  

Please view our additional information page online. 

 
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]