Job Summary
In summary, the post holder is responsible for developing and delivering secure software solutions using modern frameworks and practices initially on a greenfield solution. Working in an agile environment the post holder will be expected to work within a cross functional team and proactively drive continuous improvement in software, techniques and processes
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for highly complex strategic and innovative solutions with the ability to present and articulate technical executions clearly and concisely to internal and external stakeholders.
As Principal Developer the post holder will have significant authority and autonomy to ensure service delivery and quality standards are maintained within the specialist innovative technical development management unit. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the compilation of the business plan requiring development of innovative solutions that will support the trust’s Digital Clinical Strategy.
As Principal Developer, the post holder will take an active leadership role in your profession, keeping up to date with the latest technologies, standards and best practice, and leading others to also promote and drive high standards and best practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In particular skills and experience required for the role of Principal Developer includes:
- Expert knowledge of .Net, C#, WebAPI, Rest
- Expert knowledge developing Microservices/Modular Monolith Applications using Modern design patterns and techniques
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
- Expert knowledge writing comprehensive unit tests
- Knowledge of consuming and modifying CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working with APIs of varying types and integrating with 3rd parties
- Experience of migrating legacy applications
- Capable of teaching/mentoring/pair-programming with other members of the team
Knowledge and experience of the following technologies is desirable:
Microsoft Azure – Experience of Azure Serverless technologies/Docker Experience of working in a Continuous Delivery or Deployment environment Experience of developing any backend API frameworks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through master’s degree or equivalent experience along with an in-depth technical and strategic knowledge of software development
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of .Net, C#, EF, WebAPI, unit testing
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
- Knowledge of Cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines
Desirable
- Experience of containerisation/Docker
- Experience migrating legacy applications
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).
Closing Date: 23 December 2025
