Oxfordshire County Council · Oxford, England · £56k–£60k
This is a live UK-based role at Oxfordshire County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 23 September 2026. Listed as open until 26 October 2026.
Job Introduction About Us Oxfordshire County Council is committed to delivering high quality services to our community. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee can thrive. The IT Platform Team is responsible for developing streamlined solutions to allow easy access to information and services for residents, drive business efficiencies and help the organisation leverage technology. Bringing together product, delivery, design, testing and technical expertise, the team will develop robust, secure and maintainable solutions that make services easier to access, reduce manual effort and help the organisation make better use of technology. We’re looking for experienced developers who can provide technical leadership, mentor others and help strengthen high-quality development standards, while still staying close to hands-on delivery. We believe great outcomes come from practical problem-solving, strong collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a chance to play a key role in building solutions that have a lasting impact for services, colleagues and residents. About the Role As a Senior Software Developer, you will design, develop and maintain software applications and digital platform features that meet user, service and organisational needs. You will work across the full development lifecycle, from understanding requirements and shaping technical approaches through to coding, testing, deployment, support and continuous improvement. This will include developing within digital platforms, forms, workflows, case management, system integrations, APIs and custom extensions where needed. You will provide technical leadership and help shape the technical direction for the products and platforms you work on, setting development standards, reviewing code, resolving complex issues and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable and maintainable. Working closely with Technical Architects, Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Software Developers, Business Analysts, UX and UI Designers, Test Engineers, DevOps colleagues and service stakeholders, you will translate business challenges into practical technical solutions that improve services and support better outcomes. You will also mentor junior developers, share knowledge across the team and help build a culture where quality, learning and continuous improvement are part of everyday delivery. About you We're looking for an experienced developer who can combine strong hands-on technical skills with sound judgement, clear communication, and a supportive leadership style. You will be confident leading developers, setting a clear technical direction and creating an environment where people can do their best work. You will have proven experience using languages and technologies such as JavaScript, Python, PHP, SQL, HTML and CSS, alongside experience of version control and modern development practices. You will also be able to gui…
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