NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Software Development Lead

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Job summary

Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Application Development Team. The team's core developments are implemented using Microsoft based technologies with the main focus being on delivering web based systems for the NHS.The applicant will have proven experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud.The ideal skills will be as follows:o ASP.Net Coreo MVCo C#o JavaScripto HTML 5o CSSo Responsive Designo SQL Servero Azure Dev Opso Angular or Reacto PowerShello REST API Developmento Azureo Unit Testingo XMLThe developer should be independent and will be expected to work to the standards and policies defined by the development team.Based in Leicester/Warwick but currently with home working arrangements, the successful candidate will form a key part of a dynamic Systems, Application and Reporting Team, delivering a high quality, responsive and efficient service, supporting customer objectives through delivery of Business Information Solutions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a senior member of the Systems, Application and Reporting Team whose purpose is to manage all aspects of developing applications for Arden & GEM Customers. Responsible for the technical design, development, and support of the SART service and associated technologies, tools, and solutions to deliver an effective service to Arden & GEM Customers.To ensure all applications are designed and developed in accordance with specifications describing customer and internal requirements. Maintain high levels of quality through management of an assurance process working closely with other members of the team, and the wider Data and Systems Team.To support the strategic planning of current and future technological solutions to ensure optimal performance, researching and reviewing recognised best practice and upcoming technological enhancements.Lead, manage and provide expert advise and support to the teams including setting and prioritising work plans and objectives making best use of available resources and embedding quality throughout the service.

About us

Why join us:o We will provide you with the opportunity to work on a continuous stream of new and exciting developments using new and varied technologieso We will provide a unique opportunity to develop your skillso A chance to contribute to the way we develop software such as implementing industry standard practices using test driven development

Details

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

880-6143061

Job locations

St John's House

Leicester

LE1 6NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

See the Job Description and the Person Specification attached to this application for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See the Job Description and the Person Specification attached to this application for further details.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area plus further knowledge or training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent.
  • Evidence of further professional development.
  • Excellent programming skills in .Net Core, C#, MVC, Entity Framework, REST Web APIs, OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers.

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Qualification
  • Agile Practitioners
  • AGILE working practices
  • XML
  • Unit Testing
  • PowerShell
  • Azure
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area plus further knowledge or training to post graduate diploma level or equivalent.
  • Evidence of further professional development.
  • Excellent programming skills in .Net Core, C#, MVC, Entity Framework, REST Web APIs, OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers.

Desirable

  • Post Graduate Qualification
  • Agile Practitioners
  • AGILE working practices
  • XML
  • Unit Testing
  • PowerShell
  • Azure

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

St John's House

Leicester

LE1 6NB


Employer's website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

St John's House

Leicester

LE1 6NB


Employer's website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Software Development Lead

Jamie Reeve

jamie.reeve1@nhs.net

07554110848

Details

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

880-6143061

Job locations

St John's House

Leicester

LE1 6NB


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