Analytical Products Software Developer

We are MHCLG

Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.

Are you passionate about using your programming skills to improve policy outcomes across housing and local government? MHCLG is seeking a proficient front end Software Developer to join our innovative team.

As a Software Developer, you will be part of a diverse team creating interactive data visualisation dashboards using Python and Plotly Dash. Collaborating closely with our dynamic team, you will engage in pair programming sessions within an Agile environment, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality data solutions to policy problems. Your expertise will contribute directly to enhancing transparency and efficiency in our housing and local government centred projects. Your work will make a difference to Department outcomes in these key areas and for people across the United Kingdom.

Our work primarily focuses on the delivery of 1.5 million homes. And you’ll be working with analysts to determine specifications for new metrics to track new supply. You’ll be working on data pipelines in Azure DevOps and coming up with innovative ways to display data whilst also maintaining secure, efficient, version controlled data pipelines. You’ll be sharing these products securely across government, driving efficiencies and the outputs of your work will go all the way to the Prime Minister.

Find out more about our Digital teams and what they are working on through our MHCLG Digital blog. Please note that MHCLG do not offer visa sponsorship and applicants will need a valid visa for the duration of your employment.

As a Software Developer you'll

Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance data visualisation dashboards using Python Plotly Dash and React components.

Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver accessible, user-centred analytical products. Manage source control, deployment and development workflows using GitHub and Azure DevOps.

Define and uphold development standards covering testing, performance, security, maintainability and code quality.

Apply test-driven development practices, including unit and visual testing, to ensure reliable and robust solutions.

Conduct code reviews, pair programming and continuous refactoring to promote knowledge sharing and maintain extensible codebases.

Ensure dashboards meet accessibility requirements and perform effectively across devices and screen sizes.

Drive continuous improvement by adopting industry best practice, developing technical capability and sharing knowledge across the team.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Application and Selection

The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:

Behaviours , Experience , Technical

Please ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.

Note: We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.

Important: Your CV and Cover Letter must be merged into a single document before uploading.

Stage 1: Sift (CV & Cover Letter)

Experience:

In your CV and covering letter, please include:

a. why you are interested in the role;

b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required

Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.

Stage 2: Technical Test

There will be a 60 minute Technical Test.

Stage 3: Interview

• Behaviours: Working together, Changing and improving and delivering at pace
• Technical: Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.

Sift and Interview Dates

Sifting is envisaged to take place from 23rd September 2026. with interview dates to follow.

Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.

Group 1 Digital & Data Roles

MHCLG has implemented the Digital and Data capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful and have been offered a position will be required to complete a capability assessment after the interview.

MHCLG will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing civil servants on level transfer only. Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.

Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunity to annually re assess your capability and potentially increase your overall remuneration, through payment of allowances, depending on level of assessed capability.

Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current basic pay if this is within our pay band for the relevant grade.

Senior Executive Officer Group 1 Digital and Data salary

• The basic pay for this role will be between £49,352-£55,167 (London), £45,773-£51,574 (National). Candidates will usually be recruited to the median of the payscale.
• A digital allowance may also be payable depending on the level of assessed capability, in order to meet the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating.
• For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually, but we would seek not to exceed the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating for existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply, subject to the statements above.

How We Recruit

Find out everything you need to know before applying here..

• Applying
• Sifting
• Interview
• Interview Results & Feedback
• Reserve List
• Near Miss
• Civil Service Grades
• We are a DCS, RIS & GPTWV employer
• Reasonable Adjustments

How to Apply

What you need to know before applying.

You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly.

• Security Clearance Requirements
• Civil Service Nationality Requirements
• Right to Work
• Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles
• CV Declaration
• Sponsorships
• Salary and Grade
• Existing Civil Servants
• Conflict of Interest
• Location and Flexible Working
• Fixed Term Contracts
• Internal Fraud Database
• Appeals and Complaints

Security Clearance Requirements

National Office: BPSS

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.