Lead Software Developer

Job summary Turning
data, analytics & data science into high-quality digital products that make a
difference. Design & build
intuitive, secure & scalable data products transforming complex data & analytical capabilities into tools that people
can easily access & use in their day to day work. Bring together software engineering, data & user-centred design, work closely with data scientists, analysts,
BI specialists & operational teams to create the applications & digital
experiences to bring data & insight to life. Includes interactive
data products, decision-support tools, workflow applications & other digital
services. Will lead engineering of products from discovery &
prototyping to production, creating modern applications, APIs, services
& integrations that connect users with data & analytical
capabilities. Will champion modern software
engineering & product development practices, helping establish reusable
approaches, development standards & platforms that enable new data products
to move from concept to production efficiently & safely. Explore & evaluate the responsible use of AI-assisted coding & development
tools to improve, code quality & pace of delivery,
as well as opportunities to integrate appropriate AI capabilities into digital
& data products where they provide clear value to users. Ensure
solutions are robust, maintainable & secure by design, meeting governance, cyber security & accessibility standards.

Main duties of the jobLead design & development of user-centred products, turning data, analytics & data science into intuitive digital tools. Develop applications, building robust backend
services, APIs & accessible front end experiences making complex data &
analytical easier. Work with data scientists, analysts, engineers & op teams to take ideas & analytical capabilities from concept to
production, create user-facing products bring data & insight into
everyday. Champion prototyping & iterative development, get ideas in front of
users early, test assumptions & learn quickly before committing
significant time & resources to full scale develop.
Establish & maintain effective CI/CD, automated testing & deployment
practices, enabling products to be developed, released & improved frequently,
safely & consistently. Design & maintain APIs, application services & integrations that connect
data platforms, analytical capabilities & user-facing products. Lead products through the full software development lifecycle, including
discovery, technical design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring,
maintenance & continuous improvement. Explore& appropriately adopt AI-assisted development tools & other
emerging technologies where they can improve developer productivity, quality or
speed of delivery, while maintaining appropriate technical oversight &
governance.

About us Under the Model ICB Blueprint and the 10 Year Health Plan,
ICBs will adopt a more
strategic commissioning role, focusing on population needs, reducing
inequalities, and
delivering the three shifts as defined in the 10 year health plan, all while
operating within strict financial limits.

The new organisation will operate on a larger scale with a
revised vision and purpose,
managing a commissioning budget of around 8 billion. Our role as a
strategic
commissioner is to transform our local NHS through exceptional commissioning
and build an innovative health system fit for the 21st century that truly meets
our communities needs. Informed by high quality data and insights, we will
radically re-imagine how we operate, making sure that every pound in our
system delivers the best possible value for everyone we serve.

We will encourage and support our people to grow and develop
new skills and embrace new agile ways of working. Everyone is encouraged
to contribute ideas, seek feedback, and take part in creating a listening
and learning culture where insight leads to improvement.

We will work as a team of teams, collaborating
across services and professions to deliver the best outcomes for our
communities. You will be encouraged, and expected to model inclusive
behaviours, valuing diverse perspectives and helping to create a workplace
where everyone feels respected, supported, and…