Senior Software Developer
Job summary
Working as part of the Software Development team the post holder will be a software development specialist, with experience of developing and implementing technical software solutions to meet business requirements and support the organisation in the achievement of its strategic objectives. The software development team develop bespoke applications to support EEC where no 'off the shelf' solutions exist.
The post holder will ensure that projects produce the required deliverables within the defined quality, time and cost constraints and facilitate full realisation of benefits defined in the associated business cases which they may help develop. This will be achieved by adherence to relevant software development methodology and best practice within the profession.
The post holder will establish productive working relationships with colleagues within the organisation at all to facilitate the successful delivery of software solutions. The Senior Software Developer will be proficient with modern software development methodologies. They will also be proficient with version control.
In addition to software development the post holder is also expected to provide support for changes and development for the suite of applications delivered by the development team as and when appropriate.
Please note; Interviews will be Face-2-Face.
"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 09/10/2026)"
Main duties of the job
Expertise and a proven track record in system design, application architecture, programming, procedural, declarative or structured querying programming language.
Technical knowledge of MS SQL relational databases, database design and the Structured Query Language.
Proven experience using Visual Studio to write software code and produce elegant, robust and maintainable software applications.
Proven experience using current C# ASP.NET versions 8 and above
A command of the principles of good software design using the principles of SOLID and object-oriented programming.
Practical experience using source control systems (i.e. Git).
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities:The post holder must be able to demonstrate:Expertise and a proven track record in system design, application architecture, programming, procedural, declarative or structured querying programming language.
Technical knowledge of MS SQL relational databases, database design and the Structured Query Language.
Proven experience using Visual Studio to write software code and produce elegant, robust and maintainable software applications.
Proven experience using current C# ASP.NET versions 8 and above
A command of the principles of good software design using the principles of SOLID and object-oriented programming.
Practical experience using source control systems (i.e. Git).
Undertake responsibility for own code and review others code to ensure quality and adherence to our software standards.
Engage and liaise with end users and project stakeholders (project managers/BAs) to identify system and information requirements.
Discuss progress and notify senior staff of impediments during regular team meetings.
Discuss ideas with colleagues and review tasks and priorities in collaboration with other team members and senior staff.
Contribute ideas on how the team can become more effective.
Actively listen to the advice and guidance of colleagues and tune behaviour accordingly for example listen to suggestions from colleagues during pair programming sessions and code reviews.
Speak confidently to groups of users or peers; Demonstrating ideas, concepts and software and answering questions.
Discuss ideas with their line manager on ways to improve their performance and advance personal development - at personal development reviews, for example.
Continual upgrading of skills to reflect rapid changes in technology. This is achieved through formal training; informal skills transfer and self-tuition.
Influence and participate in defining standards for development through research and implementation of new technologies and solutions.
Plan own workload and activities over short to medium periods to meet project deadlines and provide user support, this often involves multiple complex projects and support incidents.
Prioritise own workload to resolve conflicts between project and support tasks which involves re-planning; escalating to the Software Development Manager when required.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify service needs and to enable the realisation of business value.
Able to proactively identify opportunities to improve a service for stakeholders.The post holder must be familiar with Windows PC and server operating systems.The post holder shall be expected to:-
Follow good development practice by adhering to the organisations conventions for checking software code into source control systems.
Contribute to the production of suitable quality control records (such as problem or change records) for application and system software changes.
Knowledge share, support and mentor team members in ensuring that software applications have full patch and version control in place and that the organisation has a comprehensive record of all these amendments.
Implement system software upgrades as and when required.
Communication
Required to communicate with staff, patients and stakeholders at all levels from different disciplines.
Represent the department (at the request of the Software Development Manager) internally and externally at multi-disciplinary working groups / meetings and co-ordinate information responses.
Will be required to communicate highly complex technical advice in a non-technical way so the end user can understand.
Receive and interpret highly complex information from a variety of sources.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Human Resources
To participate in the appraisal process for EEC NHS Trust and take responsibility for working with line manager to identify an appropriate personal development plan.
To knowledge share and support other colleagues/teams or services going through change.
To maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) process.
Responsibility for Financial & Physical Resources
Responsible for the provision of technical solutions in the delivery and maintenance of a trust wide web solutions and for IT assets.
Research & Development Activity
Required to undertake R&D activity on a regular basis, once a month or more.
R&D activity is a major job requirement, at least 20% of the working
Clinical and Practice Governance
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to EEC Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to EEC risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC .
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Working conditions:
Flexibility and resilience is required due to working in a dynamic and fast paced team with competing priorities.
The post holder will be expected to be able to meet the flexible working requirements of the role. Ability to work remotely or from hot desk facilities at different sites is essential.
General The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment forpatients, visitors and staff.
All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhereto all EEC policies and procedures.
This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder willneed to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required fromtime to time and the changes and developments within EEC.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Degree or equivalent level qualification in a numerate/analytical discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Proven knowledge of high-level programming and version control techniques.
- Working knowledge of digital accessibility requirements.
- Working knowledge of the Umbraco CMS
Experience
- At least 5 years proven experience of software development in a healthcare or commercial setting.
- Expertise and a proven track record in system design, application architecture, programming, procedural, declarative or structured querying programming language.
- Proven experience using Visual Studio to write software code and produce elegant, robust and maintainable software applications.
- Proven experience using current C# ASP.NET versions 8 and above.
- Experience in an NHS software development role
Knowledge & Skills
- C# ASP.NET versions 8 and above, Entity Framework, LINQ, Razor pages, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful APIs
- Technical knowledge of MS SQL relational databases, database design and the Structured Query Language.
- Visual Studio IDE
- Source control management (Git)
- MVC, React, TypeScript, Bootstrap
- Azure DevOps (CI/CD), Azure Web App services
- Progress Telerik Development Tools
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)
Address
The Meadows
Meadow Lane
St Ives
PE27 4LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/