Software Developer
Job summary
This post is fixed term for23 Months due to funding.
We are seekinga highly skilled and motivatedDeveloperto join our dynamic Digital and Data team at Public Health Wales.You'llplay a key role in developing and delivering high-quality digital solutions that support national health services. Working closely with senior technical leads and your team,you'llcontribute to designing, building, andmaintainingsystems that improve digital health services in Wales.It'sa great timeto join us aswe'readoptingnew technologiesand growing our technical professions.
The role sits within the Research, Data and Digital Directorate and contributes directly to the organisation's strategic goals.You'llwork closely with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to help shape effective, future-ready services across the health system.
Ifyou'repassionate aboutcrafting solutions with population-level impact--this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
We are recruiting for:
2x Fixed contract for 23months
Occupation Code: 2134, Programmers and software development professionals. Overseas candidates will need to check they are eligible before applying for the post.Main duties of the job
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Contribute tothe design, build, integration, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and interoperable software systems.
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Develop andmaintaincode under guidance, following established standards and best practices.
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Collaborate withteam members andstakeholdersto ensure systems meet technical, clinical, and business standards.
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Applyagile and user-centred development practicesand collaborating with diverse teams.
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Follow data protection, cyber security, and national digital infrastructure standards in all development and maintenance activities.
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Support the maintenance of service components,assistwith troubleshooting issues, and help ensure systems perform reliably.
For further information on Public Health Wales please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join Public Health Wales as aDeveloperand play a pivotal role in transforming how we deliver digital and data services across the organisation.
As a Developer,you will help deliver robust digital solutions that support Public HealthWalesgoals. Working with product owners, architects, and user researchers,youllensure systems are user-focused and meethigh standards, while contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.
WhatYoullDo
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Support development activities from concept to deployment, ensuring quality andtimelydelivery.
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Use modern developmenttools andstandards (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL, Docker, Azure) to build andmaintainhigh-quality solutions.
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Participate in code reviews, contribute to test automation, and follow high coding standards.
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Contribute to designing secure systems and follow processes forDPIAand cyber security assessments.
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Contribute to technical discussions withteam members,NHS partners and suppliers, supporting collaboration and sharingexpertise.
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Share knowledge and provide support to colleagues, helping promote best practices and team development.
What You Bring
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Experienceofcontributing todevelopment teams and delivering complex digital solutions.
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Foundational knowledgein software development, cloud platforms, DevOps, and microservices.
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Goodcommunicationskills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.
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A collaborative mindset,with a commitment to supporting colleagues and continuous learning.
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Desirable: Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Scrum), experience with Blazor, Python, or Java.
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ABachelorsdegree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
The Job Description and Personal Specificationprovide full details.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Person Specification
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an associated professional field.
- Solid understanding and proficiency in one or more programming languages.
- Professional certification e.g. Professional Scrum Developer, Microsoft certified etc.
- Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures.
Experience
- Experience of writing software.
- Familiarity with programming languages (C#, JavaScript), related frameworks (.Net) and structures (MVC)
- Familiarity with database technologies (SQL)
- Familiarity with container platforms (ie. Docker, OpenShift)
- Familiarity with version control tools (Git and building CI/CD pipelines)
- Knowledge or experience of developing on cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure.
- Knowledge or experience of developing front-end elements using Blazor.
- Other programming languages (Java, Python)
Skills and Attributes
- Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change.
- Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions to produce quality, robust and sustainable solutions.
- Take accountability for delivering quality software solutions within appropriate timescales.
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, or willing to learn.
Other
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service
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
Public Health Wales
Address
Public Health Wales
2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/