Software Developer: Sponsorship Available

Job Summary

We are seeking two highly motivated and enthusiastic developers to work within the Software Development Team. We are looking for self-starting individuals with the ability to deal with accelerated learning and build high quality software within an agile environment.

As members of the dynamic and innovative Digital, Data & Technology Department, you will work with colleagues in the Software Development Team supporting the delivery of projects that form part of the digital platform, as well as integration projects, to allow data to be shared between national, Health Board wide and departmental systems.

The role will allow you to build on your current skills and experience and provide you with opportunities for personal and professional development. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders from varying professions across the health board. If you are looking for a new challenge in a prosperous department then one of these roles is for you.

Main duties of the job

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Specialist knowledge of:

• At least one modern object-oriented programming language
• SOLID principles, Software design patterns and development best practices
• Database query languages
• Software development life cycle
• Source control

Knowledge of the following would be advantageous :

• Application development using C# within the .NET framework using .Net Core, ASP.Net Web API and MVC
• Windows Service development
• TSQL and application development using Microsoft SQL Server
• HL7 or FHIR messaging standards
• Visual Studio 2022 or Visual Studio Code
• Azure DevOps / Git
• Unit and Integration testing
• Applicable standards and frameworks
• Operating systems e.g. Windows PC, mobile and server
• Experience in the use of Agile methodologies and iterative development
• Resolving complex service issues and ability to escalate when required to senior members of the team
• A knowledge of the service delivery needs of ABUHB
• Have an understanding of service management functions and processes
• Creation and maintenance of Software Development documentation

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

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).