Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

www.gov.uk

2 Jobs

6,404 Employees

About the Company

We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world.

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Company Name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Job Title: Product Manager
Job Description: Job title: Product Manager Role Summary: Own and drive a portfolio of digital products for a global diplomatic organisation, shaping strategy, prioritising features, and leading cross‑functional Agile teams from discovery through to launch and continuous improvement. Expactations: - Own product strategy, roadmap and lifecycle, clearly communicating vision to stakeholders. - Act as product owner and Scrum Master, facilitating Agile ceremonies and ensuring timely delivery of user‑centric solutions. - Partner with programme and policy staff across foreign offices and central teams to align products with global mission objectives. - Use data, user research and business analysis to define success metrics and evaluate product impact. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and driving product excellence. Key Responsibilities: 1. Define product vision, strategy and roadmap aligned with organisational goals. 2. Prioritise backlog, write user stories, acceptance criteria and coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams. 3. Conduct stakeholder workshops, user research, usability testing and analyse metrics to inform decisions. 4. Coach and mentor product and Agile teams; manage sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives. 5. Oversee product life‑cycle from concept to release, post‑launch optimisation and iteration. 6. Collaborate closely with technical, design, data, and operations functions to deliver integrated solutions. 7. Present progress, risks and outcomes to senior leadership, translating technical details into business impact. 8. Ensure products meet security, accessibility, and compliance standards relevant to a diplomatic environment. Required Skills: - Product management with proven product ownership and roadmap delivery. - Agile & Scrum expertise (product owner and facilitator). - Strong stakeholder management, cross‑functional collaboration and communication. - User‑centric design, user research, business analysis and data‑driven decision making. - Ability to translate complex policy requirements into technical solutions. - Problem‑solving, prioritisation and conflict resolution. - Familiarity with DevOps, Kanban or similar delivery frameworks. - Comfortable with moderate travel and working across multiple time zones. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). - Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

30-10-2025

Company Name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Job Title: Software Engineers
Job Description: Job title: Software Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack digital products that support the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s delivery platform. Work collaboratively with policy, operations, and cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver secure, high‑quality solutions using Agile and Lean practices. Expectations: - Deliver robust, user‑centric software solutions that meet strategic goals. - Maintain production services, resolve incidents, and continuously improve code quality and performance. - Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of shared learning and best practices. Key Responsibilities: - Design and write clean, secure, test‑driven code with a focus on reusability. - Develop and implement robust software solutions while ensuring compliance and security standards. - Operate built services, detect, and troubleshoot live‑environment issues. - Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation. - Coach junior colleagues, promote Agile and Lean principles, and share knowledge across the team. Required Skills: - Full‑stack development experience (frontend & backend). - Strong proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar. - Experience with test‑driven development, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. - Knowledge of secure coding practices and compliance requirements. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross‑functional teamwork. - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and mentoring abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, or equivalent) are advantageous.

London, United kingdom

On site

16-01-2026