Software engineering careers at GDS for under-represented groups

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Find out about working in Software Engineering at the Government Digital Service (GDS) for those from under-represented groups

GDS is part of the Cabinet Office. We build platforms, products and services that help create a simple, joined-up and personalised experience of government to everyone. We have offices in London, Bristol and Manchester. The Government Digital Service (GDS) and wider Cabinet Office is a great place to work. <a href="https://gdscareers.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">We have a number of roles open at the moment</a>, and more are coming in the near future. If you are interested in finding out what it&#x27;s like to work as a developer, frontend developer, site reliability engineer or technical architect at GDS, please join us! You might be studying, currently working or looking for work, or hoping to move into a technical role. We want to improve the diversity of our software engineering community because diverse teams are better. This event is just for people who belong to these groups which are currently under-represented in our teams:<ul><li>people whose gender identity is female</li><li>people whose gender identity is non-binary, fluid or who prefer to be identified in another way</li><li>people who are Black, Asian or minority ethnic</li><li>disabled people</li><li>people who have not been to college or university</li><li>people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer+</li><li>people who are over the age of 45</li><li>people who are religious, have a faith or have other spiritual practices or beliefs</li><li>parents, guardians and carers</li><li>people who are neurodivergent</li><li>people who identify as coming from a lower socio-economic group</li><li>anyone who belongs to multiple groups mentioned above</li></ul>You can find out more about who we are and our work in the <a href="https://technology.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Technology in Government blog</a> and the <a href="https://gds.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GDS blog</a>.DatesThis event will be run twice: Tuesday 9 November from 12-1pm and Wednesday 17 November from 5.30-6.30pm. Please choose your preferred date when you register for a ticket. Agenda5 minutes - User centred development at GDS, the Cabinet Office.40 minutes (10 mins each) - Lightning talks about what a day looks like as a developer, frontend developer, technical architect or site reliability engineer at GDS.15 minutes - How to apply for jobs in government. How to joinWe will email you a link to join us via Zoom the day before the event.Kids, pets and other household members are welcome.You won’t have to speak, and you don’t have to turn your camera on if you don’t want to.If there is anything we can do to enable you to be able to fully participate in this event, contact software-engineering-careers-events@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk. Privacy NoticeYou can read about what data we collect from you, why we need your data, what we do with your data, and your rights on the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U1xdX61GKFgrrZRV33KX9agxGX-hvr5C5_d_y4OBamw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy notice</a>. Feedback and questionsYou can give us feedback and ask questions by emailing software-engineering-careers-events@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk.

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