Senior Systems Developer

Job Summary

Are you a systems developer looking to apply your skills in a role that truly makes a difference? NHS Blood and Transplant has an exciting opportunity to join our in-house development team in a supportive, inclusive environment where innovation and collaboration are valued. for Senior Systems Developer to join our in-house development team working in a friendly and progressive environment.

This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, like MuleSoft, contributing to systems that support organ and tissue donation and transplantation across the UK. You ll help modernise legacy systems, manage servers both on-premises and in Azure cloud and contribute to DevOps practices. We re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values teamwork and is passionate about building impactful technology.

With flexible hybrid working and a culture that champions diversity, learning and personal growth, this is a meaningful career opportunity for developers who want to build systems that matter.

Main duties of the job

You will develop and deploy high-quality information systems, and applications using approved technologies. Your aim will be to produce and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for NHSBT applications.

As a Senior Systems Developer, you will support strategic software development aligned with NHSBT s values and goals and ensure robust disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested. You will also be researching emerging technologies and bringing forward ideas that drive innovation whilst maintaining and improving existing applications through stakeholder engagement and workshops. This will also involve collaborating with suppliers to ensure technology choices align with NHSBT s strategic aims and assisting in the procurement and implementation of third-party systems.

You will also provide expert advice and support to the Systems Development and Integration Team, whilst promoting analytical skills and mentoring others across NHSBT, whilst working closely with the Business Intelligence and Data Management teams to deliver technical solutions.

About You

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant degree level plus practical experience or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science
• Extensive training in software development tools and methodologies and in database technologies, including Oracle and SQL Server
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge and substantial proven experience in software development, with experience in MuleSoft, Java, ActiveMQ, REST, SOAP, RAML, Putty, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, Linux
• Direct proven experience of software development methodologies and database design, in both a Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management and maintenance of information systems across an organisation.
• Specialised knowledge of software architectures across a wide range of industry standard platforms.
• Knowledge of database modelling theory.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Visio and Excel.
• Knowledge of general IT legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
• Practical experience of the entire software development life-cycle and managing own workload to deliver software solutions to agreed timescales.

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working opportunities to support work-life balance.
• Access to the NHS Blue Light Discount Card and Health Service Discounts scheme
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years. We offer paid maternity, adoption and paternity leave, along with supportive sick pay to help you balance work and life at every stage.
• Active Women's Network supporting career development and inclusion in STEM.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found here .
• Employees have access to health initiatives, immunisation programmes, workplace adjustments, and discounted gym memberships.
• We ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date: 23:59 on 2 December 2025.