Lead Software Developer (up to £97,887)

Lead Software Developer (up to £97,887) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Lead Software Developer (up to £97,887) Department for Education Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 486209 Salary £73,334 National pay band minimum £73,334. London pay band minimum £77,137. This post is eligible for a Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) capability based pay (CBP) allowance. This is a discretionary non-consolidated, non-pensionable allowance which, if awarded, is attached to the post. The value of the allowance is based on the outcome of a capability assessment and is reviewed annually. Allowance values range up to £20,750, with the highest values reserved for candidates whose capability is above the expected level for all of the skills. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 6 Contract type Permanent Business area DFE - Digital and Infrastructure Group Type of role Digital Information Technology Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 3 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Cambridge (CB2 8DR), Coventry (CV1 2WT), Darlington (DL1 5QE), Manchester (M1 2WD), London (SW1P 3BT), Nottingham (NG2 1AW) and Sheffield (S1 2FJ) Please note – Cambridge and Nottingham have site controls in place. Therefore, these location options are only available to existing DfE employees already assigned to this office location About the job Job summary These are exciting times at the Department for Education. In 2026, we will continue to build services for all our users spanning all cit