Associate Software Engineer

Organisation: Birmingham City Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: 3 (£27,254 – £33,699)
Hours: 36.5 per week
Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our growing Digital and Technology team.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your coding skills, and help shape the digital solutions that improve services for our customers and communities.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside senior engineers to design, build, test, and maintain high-quality digital software systems, integrations, and interfaces. You’ll be supported every step of the way as you gain real-world experience delivering business value through clean, secure, and reusable code.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating with senior engineers to design, develop, and test digital solutions that improve service delivery
• Translating business and user requirements into high-quality, maintainable code using modern frameworks and tools
• Supporting software engineering projects that enhance customer-facing and back-office systems
• Applying best practices such as test-driven development, pair programming, and continuous integration
• Working with business analysts, UX designers, and service designers to connect vision and delivery
• Contributing to in-house software prototypes that are secure, reliable, and scalable
• Helping to optimise code, improve efficiency, and support automation and self-service tools
• Embracing agile and collaborative ways of working to solve problems and drive continuous improvement

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced digital environment
• Passionate about coding, technology, and creating better user experiences
• Familiar with modern development tools, frameworks, and version control systems
• A problem-solver with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Enthusiastic about working in an open, agile, and inclusive team culture

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a team at the forefront of Birmingham City Council’s digital transformation journey — modernising services, improving performance, and delivering real impact for citizens.

We offer:

• Mentoring and professional development opportunities
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies
• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Flexible working options and a supportive environment for those with caring responsibilities

How to Apply

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments section of your application — this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

For informal enquiries, please contact Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Additional Information

• Disability Confident Leader: Birmingham City Council is accredited as a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people.
• Accessibility & Support: If you require adjustments, additional support, or have accessibility needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
• Internal Mobility: Applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be prioritised and reviewed before external applications.
• Right to Work: Proof of right to work in the UK will be required in line with UK Home Office requirements.
• DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.