Job summary
The National Data Resource (NDR) supports a Healthier Wales by delivering All Wales health and social care data capabilities in a governed, secure, and ethical manner.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a number of Software Developer/ Senior Software Developer roles to support the development and delivery of the National Data Resource Programme - a high priority strategic imperative for Health and Care in Wales.
As a Developer in the Core National Data Resource team you will support the development of the Care Data Repository and the National Data and Analytics Platform. The role will be responsible for developing and supporting requirements, working with the local and national teams, and the NDR programme colleagues. Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python or C# and frameworks such as PyTest, XUnit Apache Beam would be beneficial as well as experience working in a cloud environment. A strong commitment to writing robust and reliable code and unit tests is essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in an on-call rota to ensure that the services are fully supported.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of the role are: Analyse requirement's specifications (that maybe provided in a variety of formats), seeking advice from colleagues where further information is required.
Solve complex technical and business logic problems, providing for the most part, elegant solutions that make use of suitable software patterns.
Distinguish when it is appropriate to tackle problems using one's own initiative and when to ask for support from colleagues or more senior members of staff.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Python, Java, and .NET.
Develop and maintain a robust suite of unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability. Implement test-driven development practices.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment of applications.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed applications and systems.
Balance the need for adequate software testing and elegant design with the need to fulfil the delivery schedule set out by senior staff, customers and stakeholders
Estimate the effort required to complete development tasks.
Contribute to the teams' agile processes such as stand ups, scrums and sprint planning.
Collaborate with other team members to complete work items identified during a development phase (such as a Sprint), participate in an on-call rota to ensure that the services are fully supported.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile)
- Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master).
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development role in a formal development environment.
- Evidence of experience with Windows PC and server operating systems.
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems
- Experience of working in an Agile Development environment (e.g. Scrum)
- Good working knowledge of relational database systems and associated database administration activities.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Determined, patient and self-motivated.
- Highly professional and flexible attitude to work.
Desirable
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information NHS Information flows / services
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile)
- Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master).
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development role in a formal development environment.
- Evidence of experience with Windows PC and server operating systems.
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems
- Experience of working in an Agile Development environment (e.g. Scrum)
- Good working knowledge of relational database systems and associated database administration activities.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Determined, patient and self-motivated.
- Highly professional and flexible attitude to work.
Desirable
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information NHS Information flows / services
- Ability to speak Welsh
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.
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.
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).
