Senior Developer/ 1 week ago
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Senior Developer, ICT and Technology
Job Number: LBC04988
Contract Type: Permanent
Posting End Date: 17 May 2026
About the Job
Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Fit for the Future.
Luton Council is seeking a Senior Developer to drive our Digital 2040 ambitions. In this role, you will design, build, and support high-quality digital services, making essential help more accessible for residents.
You will lead the delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centred solutions across our digital and service delivery platforms, including CRM, CMS, and integration layers. Collaborating with product owners, service teams, and users, you will translate needs into functional services.
Your Mission:
- Lead the design, build, and maintenance of complex digital solutions, adhering to agreed standards, tools, and best practices.
- Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned with Digital Service Standards and architectural principles (including relevant GDS standards where applicable).
- Work with service areas, product owners, and users to translate needs into robust technical solutions, balancing pace, quality, and risk.
- Promote quality engineering practices, including testing, documentation, version control, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain integrations between platforms and back-office systems using APIs and other integration approaches.
- Support live services by diagnosing issues, delivering fixes and enhancements, and contributing to technical debt reduction.
- Mentor developers, share knowledge, and foster a collaborative, learning culture.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
We are looking for an experienced technical practitioner who excels at solving complex problems, collaborating with non-technical colleagues, and enhancing user services. You should possess a strong customer focus, a commitment to code quality, and a practical approach to delivery and support.
You'll Bring:
- Significant experience in digital development, delivering user-centred services end-to-end.
- In-depth experience developing digital services using Netcall Liberty Create (CRM) and configuring/extending CMS platforms (including forms, dashboards, templates, and themes).
- Strong experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience designing and consuming APIs, including request/response patterns, error handling, and secure data flows.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex issues and propose effective solutions.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- An understanding of accessibility, equality, and inclusion in digital service delivery, and how technology can improve access for diverse communities.
- A relevant degree, equivalent qualification, or relevant professional certification (continuous professional development is desirable).
Why Luton Council?
At Luton Council, we are dedicated to delivering excellent services that meet the needs of our diverse community. You will join a supportive and inclusive Digital, Data, and Technology team, where you can advance your career while building services that directly impact residents' lives.
Apply Now
If you are ready to design and deliver digital services that help Luton thrive, we encourage you to apply. Please submit an updated CV and supporting statement via the Luton website.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision, aiming to eradicate poverty in Luton, guides everything we do. With over £5bn of investment underway as part of Step Forward Luton, this is a pivotal moment for our borough, and we invite you to be a part of it.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.
Application Process:
- Closing date to apply: 17th May 2026
- Interviews: 21st May 2026
Due to the nature of this role, an appropriate level of criminal record disclosure may be required. A criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment if offences are not relevant to the role.
Please note: Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:
- Annual Leave: From 25 to 32 days, linked to length of service and grade.
- Buying Annual Leave Scheme: Option to buy up to 20 additional days.
- Career Pathways: Opportunities for career progression or specialization.
- Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions of up to 19.2% (at April 2026) and a 3x salary death in service grant.
- Generous Relocation Package: Up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
- Employee Assistance Programme: A free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service for employees, partners/spouses, and dependent children over 16.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible working options, including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and alternative working patterns.
- Training and Support: Unlimited access to development courses, mentoring, support, and clear career pathways.
- Staff Offers: Discounts on MOTs, gym and fitness, restaurants, and salons.
- Arriva Travel Club: Great value savings on local bus travel.
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