Defence Business Services (DBS) Software Developer - MoD - HEO (IT)

Job descriptionAs a software developer in the Defence Business Services (DBS) Automation Garage you will be responsible for developing and maintaining live public-facing services on . In this role, you will write clean, secure, and test-driven code that adheres to modern standards and design patterns. You will create open solutions that are easy for others to reuse and extend. You will integrate APIs such as One Login and Notify ensuring services align with the Government Digital Service Standard. You will test and document code releases and support the team at GDS Service Assessments. Work with JavaScript, TypeScript, TypeORM, Postgres, Nunjucks. Develop backend services using Node.js with frameworks like Express and NestJS. Maintain and support open GitHub repositories, following robust branching and commit strategies to ensure clarity and traceability. Support DevOps activities in a Kubernetes environment on OpenShift, leveraging Docker for containerisation. Support live services by investigating incidents and resolving issues to minimise downtime. You can design, code, test, and document using modern standards and tools, working closely with users and stakeholders to gather requirements. Collaborate with others (service manager, technical architects, design team) to understand and review software requirements. Work in an Agile environment ensuring service and project managers are informed of the status of development and service support. Proactively learn and develop skills on the job while delivering software components. Find ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability

Location: Lancashire,, GB

Posted Date: 9/8/2025