Senior Developer
Job summary
This role qualifies for a 13% per annum recruitment and retention payment on top of the band 7 base salary.
We are seeking a Senior Developer to help build and support modern, cloud-based digital services for the NHS.
You will work on AWS hosted services, developing secure, scalable applications using technologies such as CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, EventBridge, Step Functions, OpenSearch, Neptune, DynamoDB, Aurora.
The role requires a broad understanding of data services, from relational databases to more semantic or knowledge based data models.
You will be a skilled practitioner in one of more modern languages, such as C# .Net, Javascript/Typescript, Python.
You will take a hands on role in delivery, contribute to technical decisions, and work closely with product, architecture and delivery colleagues.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for further information regarding eligibility.
Please note this vacancy may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received so we encourage an early application.
Main duties of the job
o Develop and support applications built with AWS services.o Design and develop RESTful APIs based on modern standardso Work with a range of data services, including relational and semantic datao Design and build secure, resilient and well monitored serviceso Work collaboratively as part of an Agile, multidisciplinary delivery teamo Participating in code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoring activities.o Supporting live services and helping identify and resolve technical issues.o Working with the wider Engineering Team to prototype, evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as generative AI into secure, production level code.
About us
The Engineering team at NICE designs, builds,and runs the digital services that underpin nationallyrelied uponhealth and care guidance used by millions of people.The team creates secure, reliablesoftware that supports both internal guidance production and public-facing services such as the NICE website, BNF,and Clinical Knowledge Summaries.Engineers work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, applying DevOps andsecure by designprinciples to continuously improve live services and deliver meaningful digital outcomes.We can offer youa great placeto work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:
- Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
- Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light CardTime to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity
- Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
- Practical experience building robust, secure applications using AWS technologies such as CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, EventBridge, Step Functions, OpenSearch, Neptune, DynamoDB, Aurora.
Experience
- Practical software development experience in at least one modern language, such as C# .Net, Javascript/Typescript, Python.
Experience
- Practical experience with CI/CD Pipeline technologies such as Team City and Octopus Deploy
Skills/Knowledge
- Comprehensive ability to design and build APIs to standards such as OpenAPI.
Skills/Knowledge
- Skilled in working with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform and CIoudFormation.
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
NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Address
3rd Floor
3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nice.org.uk/