Senior Software Developer

The role of the Senior Software Developer is an integral member of the software Development Team here at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Acting as part of the technical leadership group for the maintenance and future development of both clinical and business systems to meet the organisations digital transformation, strategic and tactical objectives. A specialised role which requires the successful post holder to be knowledgeable and skilled in Information systems Design and Development.

With a desire to continually improve.

The role of the Senior Software Developer requires a close working relationship with the Software Development Manager to act as a support but also to deputise when required alongside the other Senior Software Developer within the team.

The role primarily involves working within the following technologies:

• Angular and other similar frameworks such as Ionic, Tailwind etc.
• Balsamiq / Pen Pot

• To provide technical support within the Software Development Team and supports in technical discussions within the D&I department on developments undertaken by the team.
• Working alongside the other Senior Software Developer;
  Advises and supports the maintenance and future development of existing in-house systems.
• Supports the design and development of future projects under the guidance of the Software Development Manager.
• Expected to keep abreast of new technologies and frameworks to ensure a high quality of development activities.
• Support the onboarding of new starters within the team, providing training for the tools and methodologies that the team use.
• Working with the other Senior Software Developer;
  Supports the development of new strategic methods of information delivery using the latest technologies and guidelines.
• Supports the development of robust operational processes across D&I in line with audit requirements.
• Advises and supports the development of technical infrastructure required to support the requirements of in-house solutions.
• Supporting the software development life cycle, incorporating full documentation to support change control mechanisms and audit requirements.
• To understand and maintain database structures within the systems developed by the in-house teams.

• Educated to degree level in Computer Science / Software Development or relevant experience equivalent to two years working in a Software Development Team.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in the field of Software Development.

• A good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong engineering skills including object oriented design techniques
• Advance knowledge and demonstrable experience of key languages and frameworks
• Familiarity with the production of technical documentation to support user requirements, system design and technical architecture

• Logical and creative thinking skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills on highly complex systems, datasets and code
• Proven ability to work independently, taking responsibility for delivery of work within agreed timescales
• A thorough and organised approach. Including effective organisational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work with a range of internal and external people alongside excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to apply analytical skills to complex problem solving in a structured manner

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

216-LT-CO7959204

Digital & Innovation Services (D&I), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust