Senior Developer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

To include, but not be restricted to, the following:

• Development of new and existing software for use by the organisation. This may include web based, desktop or database application as required to meet the companys business objectives.
• Maintaining and developing IT infrastructure for use in software deployment as required, including: DevOps pipelines, automated deployment scripts, server infrastructure and any other platforms that are required to run the software.
• Participate in software project planning including assisting with writing user stories, sprint planning, assisting in code reviews and any other work required to keep software development projects moving forward.
• Ensure all software is developed to a high standard. This will include making use of automated testing (unit and integration testing), code reviews and quality assurance testing.
• Ensure that all software developed by the organisation has suitable protections in place to maintain the organisations intellectual property.
• Ensure that all software developed by the organisation is compliant with applicable guidelines (ie. ISO-15189), and has been documented in compliance with the companys quality management system.
• Ensure that all software changes or deployment in the organisation are executed in a safe, compliant and controlled way.
• To work with stakeholders and management to gather software requirements.
• To populate and update the companys knowledge Base with pertinent information.
• To participate fully in on-going and future company projects.
• To be aware of the companys network infrastructure and to take an active role in its support.
• To maintain an active interest in developments within IT industry.
• To regularly audit the network to pre-empt problems developing and to establish software licence requirements.
• To work closely with the Network Security Engineer to maintain network and software security, both internally (various domains) and externally (RAS, email, firewalls, switches and internet access) according to company security policy.
• To partake in the establishment of the company security policy and recommend additions/improvements in the light of new software advances.
• To inform the IT Director and Security Officer of any obvious or suspected breaches/attacks on the company network and immediately take the necessary remedial action to prevent further attacks.
• To establish work plans and protocols for routine preventative maintenance of all ICT equipment/services within the company.
• To ensure that preventative maintenance is accomplished in a timely and controlled manner.
• To assist with IT training sessions, as required by the IT Director.
• To partake of any other duties as required by the IT Director.
• Except in the performance of your duties to maintain confidentiality of company, staff and patient details at all time.
• You will ensure that all procedures are documented, updated as required, and will maintain a level of service and professionalism as expected by the company.
• Unless otherwise directed by the IT Director you will not undertake tasks or functions not contained within this job description.

Relationships:

Internal: With the IT Director, and other IT Staff, the Sales/Service Director, the Laboratory Director, Quality Management Group, Clinical Trials BMS Staff, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Secretarial Staff and all other persons associated with TDL, to ensure that Information/Communication Technology is adequately serving their requirements.

External: With suppliers and ICT service providers, in conjunction with the IT Director, to ensure that the service provided is at a satisfactory level to uphold and enhance the reputation of the company. With colleagues in other laboratories and companies within in TDL as required by the IT Director.

General Duties:

• To become familiar with the day to day organisation of the department as it affects your work. You should be aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.
• To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system and its appropriate utilisation in the discharge of your duties.
• To undertake such work as you are assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with applicable guidelines. You will be trained for the work that you are expected to perform. Do not attempt any work unless you are confident you can carry it out properly.
• To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with staff, clients and/or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your staff and department as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly. Matters regarding patients and your staff are confidential and must not be discussed except in the course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all patient and company confidentiality.
• To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the department. This is particularly important in the case of Health & Safety and Fire procedures. To behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at all times.
• Staff will participate in the Annual Joint Review procedure, and this job description will be reviewed as part of the Annual Joint Review procedure.
• To work flexible hours according to the Department requirements, as decided by Management.
• To attend laboratory meetings, training sessions and departmental audits as required.
• To maintain the highest standards of quality within the department at all times.
• Other duties as specified by the Department Manager.

Person Specification

Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude

• Flexible, highly motivated, effective team player; methodical, ability to
• understand and meet targets and deadlines, able to learn and assimilate new information.

Additional Circumstances

• Commitment to working the hours required to fulfil the
• job, including flexibility of working.

Experience

• Experience of enterprise level software development.

Qualifications

• Good level of education

Practical and intellectual skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Skilled and experienced in enterprise level software development and deployment.

Employer details

Employer name

Health Services Laboratories

Address

Tavistock House

Tavistock Square

London

WC1H 9LG

Employer's website

https://www.hslpathology.com/