HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is hiring a Software Developer, paying £42,914 to £53,081 a year, with applications closing today, Thursday 5 November 2026. The role is permanent, at Senior Executive Officer grade, in the Digital and Technology Services directorate, based nationally.

What the role involves

The developer will work as a full-stack software developer in HMCTS Digital and Technology Services, the specialist directorate that supports courts and tribunals across England and Wales with IT and digital services. The development squad is agreed closer to the start date; examples of products are published in HMCTS's public GitHub repositories. The salary is £42,914 to £46,182 nationally and £49,325 to £53,081 in London. HMCTS contributes 28.97% of salary towards the Civil Service defined benefit pension scheme.

How to apply

Applications are made through the official Ministry of Justice careers portal, quoting reference 487535. The role was published on 26 October 2026. No fee is charged to applicants, and no payment should be made to any agent claiming to secure the role.

Sources: Civil Service World (official advert mirror, reference 487535); Manchester Digital (official listing mirror); Ministry of Justice careers portal.