Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology Applications Development & Support Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, integrating, and supporting business-critical applications across the Council.
The Senior Software Engineer role provides specialist second-line application support and technical expertise for a large portfolio of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications. Responsibilities include:
- Design, develop, maintain, and integrate high-quality software solutions and applications to meet business requirements.
- Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable technical solutions.
- Lead technical aspects of application development projects through the full software lifecycle.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet operational needs.
- Support user acceptance testing and ensure the successful implementation of new functionality.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and development standards.
- Support and enhance business-critical applications across key Council services including Housing, Social Care & Education, Planning, Building Control, Land Charges, and Finance.
- Provide second-line application support, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues, working with suppliers where required.
- Deliver system improvements, upgrades, and application optimisations.
- Ensure applications remain compliant with legislative, regulatory, and security requirements.
- Support the Council's digital transformation agenda through system modernisation, automation, and service improvements.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Council's six priorities and commitment to putting residents first.
The London Borough of Hillingdon offers a range of employee benefits, including flexible working hours, a 36-hour workweek, generous holiday entitlement, and access to local government pension schemes.
We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to creating a fair and equitable work environment.