Are you passionate about building user-friendly digital experiences? Parliamentary Digital Services is looking for a Front-End Developer to contribute to the development of innovative digital solutions that support the UK Parliament.
In this role, you will use your expertise in core web technologies to develop software components that enhance parliamentary digital products. Working remotely, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver seamless and accessible web applications that serve a vital purpose.
If you have demonstrable experience in front-end development and a keen eye for usability, accessibility, and performance, this is your chance to play a crucial role in shaping digital services for Parliament. Apply today and be part of a team driving digital transformation.
About the Parliamentary Digital Services
About UK Parliamentary Digital Services
The UK Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) plays a vital role in supporting the digital transformation of UK Parliament, ensuring that it remains accessible, efficient, and fit for the modern era. Working closely with both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, PDS provides comprehensive IT and digital services, enabling Parliament to engage effectively with the public and carry out its work seamlessly.
What the UK Parliamentary Digital Service Does
PDS is responsible for a range of digital and IT services, including:
- Providing IT support and advice to Members of Parliament (Commons and Lords), including dedicated drop-in services.
- Managing and maintaining the parliamentary network, ensuring the smooth operation of internal computer systems and equipment.
- Developing specialist applications designed to enhance the work of Parliament.
- Overseeing programme planning and project management, ensuring that technology evolves to meet current and future needs.
- Running and maintaining the UK Parliament website and intranet, supporting public engagement and internal communications.
- Through its work, the UK Parliamentary Digital Service is committed to driving innovation and delivering a modern, digital democracy.
Position: Front End Developer
Salary: £41,340 – £47,975 a year (Exc. £10,000 MSA – Salary Supplement)
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London (Mainly remote, some travel to on-site)
About the Role
The Opportunity
Make an impact on the way the UK Parliament works. Use your software engineering skills to help modernise Parliament and bring it to more people through the power of digital. This is work of national importance, helping UK democracy function better, more efficiently and more transparently.
This role represents an opportunity to join the development job family, and work in one of the multidisciplinary teams responsible for the broad spectrum of products and services managed by PDS, from internal procedural applications used by Members to public facing sites used to make our democracy accessible.
You will be involved in a broad range of product processes, from helping to validate and prototype designs to developing new features and improvements with a focus on user needs. You should have a good understanding of the three fundamental frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), a desire to learn more and experience working in an agile team.
What You Need:
- You have demonstrable experience developing software components that form part of a product, using core web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and industry standards such as SASS and TypeScript, that are accessible and follow web standards. Experience with design system(s) is desirable but not required.
- You have experience of successfully collaborating in a development team to review specifications, document complexity, resolve technical disputes, and to manage the lifecycle of software systems using Git.
- You can build static assets from source code and test that the resulting user interface works as expected when delivered to the user’s web browser, with consideration for how the assets might affect performance.
- You approach prototyping as a team activity, reviewing prototypes, iterating them, and testing with others.
- You can collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to represent user needs, champion user research, and build relationships with stakeholders and users whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
About The Team
The Product directorate in PDS is working to digitise our democracy by creating, supporting, and improving our products and services with the aim of making things easier and better for users. Our work spans a range of back and front-end products and services aimed at meeting the rising customer needs of Members and their staff for better digital services.
About Us
UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.
Our Package/Benefits
Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:
- Up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
- Great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
- On-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
- Flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies
How To Apply
Please make sure you’re clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload your CV to show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it.
Apply By: 24th March 2025 at 23:55
Interviews: 3 Stage Process:
2nd / 3rd March – Informal Welcome Calls
4th: Take Home Test – Sent out / 10th: April Take Home Test Returned
23rd / 24th April – Pair Programming Exercise / Interview
Format: Panel Interview (Remote)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check
Nationality Requirements
Open to UK nationals only
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this rewarding role, please visit the official govt. page
Application Deadline
March 24, 2025