Associate Software Engineer (4779)


Company:	Social Security Scotland
Salary:	£34,936 to £37,894 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dundee, DD1 4BF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location - Dundee or Glasgow

Hours - 35 hours per week

Closing Date - 5th October 2026 at 23:55

Reference - 4779

Employment Type - Permanent

Overview

Are you looking to grow your career in software engineering? Join Social Security Scotland and help build digital services that make a real difference to people's lives across Scotland.

As an Associate Software Engineer, you'll work as part of a supportive and collaborative team, contributing to the development, maintenance and improvement of modern digital services. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced engineers, learn new technologies, and develop your technical skills through hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their software engineering career who is keen to learn, solve problems and build high-quality digital solutions. You'll be supported to develop your knowledge across software development, testing, security, user-centred design and modern engineering practices, while gaining valuable experience working within a large public sector organisation.

At Social Security Scotland, continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. You'll have access to training, development opportunities and a clear pathway to progress your career within the Digital Profession. Whether you're building on existing experience or taking the next step in your career, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and personal growth.

Together, we deliver digital services that are secure, accessible and user-focused, helping provide vital support to people across Scotland.

An Associate Software Engineer learns on the job by delivering software components.

At this role level, you will:

• develop skills while working under supervision to deliver stories in a multidisciplinary team

• understand and be proficient in different types of testing

• be aware of but not responsible for security

Main Duties

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, maintenance and improvement of software applications, services and infrastructure.

• Assist in designing, building and documenting software components, programs and scripts, following established standards and guidance.

• Work from user stories and requirements to help deliver solutions that meet user needs and improve user experience.

• Contribute to system integration activities, including building and testing interfaces between systems.

• Help identify, investigate and resolve software faults and technical issues using agreed processes and procedures.

• Support the delivery of secure solutions by following information security requirements and applying security controls.

• Assist with maintaining service availability, reliability and performance to ensure systems can meet expected demand.

• Use prototyping techniques to explore ideas, test solutions and support development activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues and wider project teams to contribute to the design and delivery of larger systems.

• Apply modern software engineering standards, tools and practices, with support and guidance from experienced team members.

Further Information

Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.

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