Job summary
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As Technical Lead, you will be the driving force behind the implementation and maintenance of innovative digital tools, technologies, and solutions delivered to support health and care research applications in the UK.
You will play a pivotal role in providing both the intelligent client function and excellent supplier management, ensuring that our suppliers deliver efficiently and effectively for us in our work to transform how people apply to do, and then manage, health and social care research
Main duties of the job
You will take ownership of the design and build of the technical solution and architecture behind our research systems programme and will:
- provide highly specialist advice to system and data developers on the technical impact of architectures,
- lead efficiency changes within applications ensuring appropriate documentation is in place, ROI is demonstrated, back-out plans are agreed, and risk assessments are undertaken,
- work closely with external system suppliers and delivery partners to ensure systems are appropriately maintained and align with programme objectives.
- ensure processes and applications are regularly reviewed and developed to guarantee systems and processes remain current, fit for purpose and fully documented,
- establish a high performing team of Internal Developers, providing effective leadership, training, and support for all team members to ensure that they are empowered to carry out the responsibilities of their role,
- work with IT colleagues to ensure that the service gains maximum benefit, look for opportunities to collaborate and re-use components, communicating well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- analyse and identify underlying issues requiring resolution and implement effective solutions.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that help us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:o ageo disabilityo ethnicityo gender identity and expressiono religion or beliefo sexo sexual orientationo other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
- We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
- We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
- Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within HRA Digital. The digital directorate is responsible for developing, delivering and supporting complex solutions within the HRAs portfolio of UK-wide information systems for health and care research. This includes a major programme to build new systems, and to achieve the successful migration and eventual closure of current systems.
The HRA Digital team is a collaborative, supportive team consisting of HRA employees, secondees, contractors and vendors.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
- We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
- We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
- Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at master's level in an information related discipline or equivalent experience alongside evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Microsoft Certified Specialist
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Skilled in C# development or similar Microsoft coding language
- Consultant-level specialist knowledge of enterprise level database software including Microsoft SQL Server
- Knowledge and understanding of systems and coding within primary care
Desirable
- Highly knowledgeable in developing cross platform code for Windows, Linux and Mac using a variety of technologies and frameworks.
- Cross Platform Mobile Development platforms and their limitations on functionality and performance
Knowledge. Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledgeable about different architectural patterns for application development such as Behaviour Driven Development and Domain Driven Development.
- Highly proficient in the development of re-usable components and services including how they are best deployed.
- Knowledge of information governance standards for data security and confidentiality and an understanding of their application in practice including knowledge about security risks to applications and infrastructure and how to mitigate them
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in design and modelling of complex data or applications
- Developed knowledge of Agile Project Management and demonstrable evidence of an Agile approach, including all aspects of continuous integration.
- Demonstrable experience in designing database architecture in a complex environment to include experience in the development and maintenance of mid-sized >100GB databases
- Experience in designing and developing applications for at least 1 of the market leading platforms, iOS, Android or Windows and experience in developing and implementing coding standards, development pipelines and release pipelines.
Desirable
- Substantial experience working with NHS datasets or applications
- Experience of developing services to be hosted within container services such as Docker, DC/OS or Kubernetes.
- Experience in designing, developing and deploying on to a public cloud such as Azure, AWS or Google Computes in the form of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) or Software as a Service (SaaS).
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Specialist analytical skills to interpret complex data specifications and requirements to derive work plans for development.
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information to staff with varying technical knowledge.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information to staff with varying technical knowledge.
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification at master's level in an information related discipline or equivalent experience alongside evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Microsoft Certified Specialist
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Skilled in C# development or similar Microsoft coding language
- Consultant-level specialist knowledge of enterprise level database software including Microsoft SQL Server
- Knowledge and understanding of systems and coding within primary care
Desirable
- Highly knowledgeable in developing cross platform code for Windows, Linux and Mac using a variety of technologies and frameworks.
- Cross Platform Mobile Development platforms and their limitations on functionality and performance
Knowledge. Skills and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledgeable about different architectural patterns for application development such as Behaviour Driven Development and Domain Driven Development.
- Highly proficient in the development of re-usable components and services including how they are best deployed.
- Knowledge of information governance standards for data security and confidentiality and an understanding of their application in practice including knowledge about security risks to applications and infrastructure and how to mitigate them
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in design and modelling of complex data or applications
- Developed knowledge of Agile Project Management and demonstrable evidence of an Agile approach, including all aspects of continuous integration.
- Demonstrable experience in designing database architecture in a complex environment to include experience in the development and maintenance of mid-sized >100GB databases
- Experience in designing and developing applications for at least 1 of the market leading platforms, iOS, Android or Windows and experience in developing and implementing coding standards, development pipelines and release pipelines.
Desirable
- Substantial experience working with NHS datasets or applications
- Experience of developing services to be hosted within container services such as Docker, DC/OS or Kubernetes.
- Experience in designing, developing and deploying on to a public cloud such as Azure, AWS or Google Computes in the form of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) or Software as a Service (SaaS).
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
- Specialist analytical skills to interpret complex data specifications and requirements to derive work plans for development.
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information to staff with varying technical knowledge.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex information to staff with varying technical knowledge.
- Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
