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Principal Developer

Department Department Government Legal Department
Location Bristol, Croydon, Leeds, Manchester
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Grade Grade 6
Salary £70,984+
Closing 9 days
Profession Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT)
Contract Permanent
Working style Hybrid
Security clearance SC
Open to External (open to all)

The Principal Developer leads the creation of new legal software-as-a-service solutions, removes technical debt, and champions emerging legal technologies within the Government Legal Department. Working in the Digital, Data and Cyber division's Product team, the role involves designing scalable cloud architecture, resolving complex technical issues, and collaborating with user researchers and cross-government professionals. The successful candidate sets development strategy, manages resource allocation, and ensures secure-by-design principles are embedded across all platforms.

Open to UK, Irish, Commonwealth, EU/EEA, and Turkish nationals with appropriate right to work or EUSS status.

Applications close 9th October 2026. Interviews will take place in person at a designated office location.

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