Digital Applications Developer

Main area Information Management and Technology Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (to meet the needs of the service.) Hours

• Full time
• Home or remote working

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Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust Town Across Wales Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/07/2026 23:59

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated and skilled Digital Applications Developer to join our developing in-house applications development function.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, implementation and support of internally developed software applications and system integrations that underpin clinical, operational and corporate services across the organisation. The post holder will play an important role in translating complex service requirements into secure, scalable and sustainable digital solutions that support high‑quality service delivery and digital transformation.

Working closely with colleagues across the Digital directorate, as well as clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders, the Digital Applications Developer will support the development of web applications, APIs, integrations and databases using agreed frameworks, standards and development practices. The role will also contribute to testing, documentation, application lifecycle management, incident resolution and continuous improvement, helping to ensure that internally developed solutions are safe, reliable, accessible and aligned with information governance and cyber security requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and technically capable individual with experience of developing, implementing and supporting enterprise‑level applications and/or system integrations. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, experience of working with modern development technologies, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non‑technical colleagues. Experience of working with technologies such as .NET, C#, PHP, web frameworks, APIs, SQL Server or equivalent would be highly beneficial.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through relevant professional experience.
• Specialist knowledge of modern application development frameworks and technologies (e.g. .NET, C#, PHP, web frameworks, APIs, SQL Server or equivalent).
• Sound understanding of systems integration principles, including RESTful APIs, authentication mechanisms and data exchange standards.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and cyber security principles.
• Understanding of information governance, data protection legislation and confidentiality requirements within healthcare or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Understanding of application lifecycle management, testing methodologies and structured documentation standards.
• Postgraduate study or relevant professional certifications in software development or cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of NHS digital standards, interoperability frameworks or clinical system environments.
• Experience of working with integration engines (e.g. HL7, FHIR, messaging platforms).
• Knowledge of cloud‑based platforms (e.g. Azure) and Dev Ops practices.

• Experience developing, implementing and supporting enterprise‑level applications and/or system integrations.
• Experience analysing complex user requirements and translating them into technical specifications and working solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving multifaceted technical issues across…