B2 Software Developer

Join us as a Software Developer and be a part of the largest and most exciting IT and digital change programme since devolution. If you have valuable experience in developing with Java relational database management systems alongside Cúram by Merative (formerly Social Program Management or SPM) and if you strive for excellence in your work then our Software Developer role might just be the perfect fit for you.

As a Software Developer you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing applications APIs and other components alongside maintenance of the existing Agency Live Service. You will work closely with the development team as well as the test infrastructure and release management functions to ensure successful delivery of national programmes.

If youre ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a positive impact we welcome your application to join our team.

A developer delivers software components that form part of a product. At this role level you will:

• Develop software to meet user needs.
• Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines.
• Write clean secure and well-tested code.
• Coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
• Operate the services you build and identify issues in production.

Responsibilities

• Manage service components to meet business needs and performance targets.
• Support and improve development processes identifying and addressing deficiencies.
• Participate in information security processes and design implementing embedded security controls.
• Apply and promote modern standards guiding others in their use.
• Collaborate to review specifications and recommend appropriate tools and methods.
• Design code test and document medium-to-high complexity solutions using agreed specifications standards and tools.
• Translate logical designs into detailed physical designs documenting work to required standards.
• Establish and iterate design patterns working with well-understood technologies and identifying appropriate patterns.
• Design systems with managed risk balanced complexity and meaningful business impact.
• Build and test simple system interfaces contributing to more complex integrations as part of a wider team.
• Use and advocate for a range of prototyping methods selecting the most appropriate and supporting team prototyping.
• Fix faults and carry out maintenance tasks in line with agreed procedures.
• Collaborate with user researchers represent user needs and champion inclusive user-focused design.
• Prioritise and shape approaches to understand user stories guiding others in doing so.

Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here.

For this post the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:

Experience:

writing programs and scripts using Cúram by Merative (formerly Social Program Management or SPM) allowing you to use agreed specification to independently design code test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity using the right standards and tools.

developing and debugging Cúram by Merative (formerly Social Program Management or SPM) allowing you to help identify and fix faults following agreed procedures and carry out agreed maintenance tasks.

Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
• Working Together - Level 3
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.

Technical / Professional skills:

This role is aligned to General developer within the Government Digital and Data Profession.

These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Software developer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

How to Apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profiles above.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

An initial sift may be completed using the CV and Supporting Statement against the first Experience criteria. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will assess the Experience and Behaviours and a technical assessment comprising a coding exercise in Java alongside a 10 minute presentation which will assess the Technical Skills.

There may be a telephone interview prior to the final interview stage.

Full details of the interview and assessment process will be shared with shortlisted candidates once the sift has been completed.

We aim to provide feedback on request. However where a large number of applications are received it may not be possible to give feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview or assessment. Feedback will be available on request to all candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift week commencing 13th July 2026.
Interview week commencing 3rd August 2026 this is subject to change.
Location - In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow.

Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.

About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

GDD Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a 6000 annual GDD pay supplement which is paid monthly - pay supplements are reviewed regularly.

Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.

Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process please contact us at

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further Information
This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland or the broader Scottish Government.

Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via

Apply before 13th July 2026 at 23:55

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