Digital Developer

Help deliver high-quality digital services for our residents and communities.

At Derbyshire County Council, we are truly ambitious about building on our success to date and continuing our journey to becoming a more modern, effective and Enterprising Council. As we continue to expand our digital capabilities, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Digital Developer with at least 2 years working experience in web development to join our Digital Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering accessible, responsive, and user-centred websites and applications for the council.

Working with our Senior Digital Developers, you will work closely with external designers, backend developers, and project managers to build and maintain digital platforms that meet the needs of our diverse users and support our commitment to delivering excellent public services online.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, and maintain high-quality, standards-compliant websites and web applications within our enterprise Web Content Management Solution (WCMS) and WordPress portfolio.
• Convert design prototypes into responsive, accessible, and performant front-end code in collaboration with Senior Developers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical colleagues, project stakeholders, and external design partners, to deliver solutions.
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to project planning, offering technical insight and creative solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing codebases, ensuring scalability and reliability while supporting new development initiatives.
• Diagnose and resolve front-end issues across multiple browsers and devices to guarantee a consistent user experience.
• Champion accessibility standards and best practices, embedding inclusivity into all digital products.

About you:

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in public sector digital services and the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in web development (professional or substantial hobbyist work).
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS, with an understanding of responsive design principles.
• Practical experience of applying WCAGguidelines and commitment to inclusive design.
• Understanding of web design, responsive design.
• Ability to work from design specifications to develop functional web interfaces.
• Experience working with open-source WCMS platforms (e.g. WordPress).
• Understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of cloud hosting environments, such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience of using AI to assist in web development.
• Understanding of Agile delivery practices and collaborative development environments.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with modern server-side scripting languages such as .Net, PHP
• Experience of using API’s

Assessment process

Technical Assessment

You’ll be asked to share examples of your work, whether a single project or a portfolio, and explain your approach to web development fundamentals.

Interview

The interview will focus on commitment to customer service, relationship-building skills, and ability to work effectively within a team.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more
• Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
• A chance to contribute to meaningful projects that improve services for local residents and communities.

If you are a forward-thinking developer with a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you!

Provisional Interview Date: 14th January 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.