Lead Software Developer - GIS
| Posting date: | 28 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £54,470 to £67,090 per year |
| Additional salary information: | National: £54,470 - £61,000, London: £59,900 - £67,090 plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’. This post offers successful candidates the opportunity to be cons |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 402878/4 |
Summary
Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.LinkedIn
As a Lead Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Software Developer you will design and develop GIS Solutions, making sure the most appropriate technology is selected, and that code is maintainable, performant and secure. You will be working on the integration of multiple systems and technologies whilst at times working with stakeholders and suppliers, providing direction and challenge to find the most appropriate solutions.
With demand for GIS services across DEFRA growing and the opportunity to work in an expanding and exciting team across Defra and its ALBs (Arms Length Bodies), now is an exciting time to join Defra's DDTS Software Development Team!
Please note for this role you will require SC Clearance which is a higher level of clearance than our standard checks. Therefore, confirmation of appointment to the advertised post will be dependent upon successful SC clearance being confirmed as part of pre-employment checks.
Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.
We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.
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We are the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.As a Lead Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Software Developer you will design and develop GIS Solutions, making sure the most appropriate technology is selected, and that code is maintainable, performant and secure. You will be working on the integration of multiple systems and technologies whilst at times working with stakeholders and suppliers, providing direction and challenge to find the most appropriate solutions.
With demand for GIS services across DEFRA growing and the opportunity to work in an expanding and exciting team across Defra and its ALBs (Arms Length Bodies), now is an exciting time to join Defra's DDTS Software Development Team!
Please note for this role you will require SC Clearance which is a higher level of clearance than our standard checks. Therefore, confirmation of appointment to the advertised post will be dependent upon successful SC clearance being confirmed as part of pre-employment checks.
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