Lead Software Developer

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.

We are seeking experienced software development leaders who can inspire teams, promote best practice, and deliver high-quality digital solutions. Provide technical leadership, support continuous improvement, and work collaboratively across the organisation to help shape technology decisions and drive successful outcomes for our users and services

As a Lead Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership across software development teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure and maintainable digital services. You will champion best practice, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, coach and develop colleagues, and drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools and standards.

The role also offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, shape the software development community, and support the organisation's wider digital transformation ambitions.

HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.

Occasional travel to other HMLR and government offices, including overnight stays where necessary.

For more information about this role and our rewards package, please see attached job description and candidate pack.

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)

We are working with our recruitment partner (Inspire People) for this campaign.

1. Submit your CV on Inspire People's website

2. Inspire People will assess your CV and compile a longlist of applications.

3. If you progress through this stage, you will need to complete a short, pre-recorded video with Inspire People. Alternatively, you can provide written answers to the questions​.

4. HM Land Registry will then sift these applications.

Application

Please make sure your CV outlines how you meet the Essential Experience from the job description:

• Undergraduate level degree in computer science or related subject OR professional industry experience working in a software development role
• Experience of senior development / engineering management roles
• Experience of brownfield projects, including maintenance and support
• Experience of multidisciplinary work i.e. full stack developer
• Experience of the full software development lifecycle

The Capability/Technical skills are defined using the DDaT Capability Framework: https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/software-developer.html#lead-developer

Please note that you will be tested on the capability/technical skills at interview stage.

Candidate Engagement Session

We will hold a Q&A candidate engagement session on Tuesday 1st September at 12:30PM. Please join and learn more about this role and meet the team:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997689934370?aff=oddtdtcreator

Interview & pre-prepared presentation

If successful at sift you will be invited to attend a blended video interview and pre-prepared presentation, held over MS Teams, week commencing 21 September 2026. The blended interview and pre-prepared presentation will test the Technical Skills and Essential Experience, as listed in the Job Description. If you are invited to interview, further information will be provided then. (Please note you will not be tested on the Desirable experience).

Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.

HM Land Registry is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration, they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.

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