Job Summary
In summary, the post holder is responsible for developing and delivering secure software solutions using modern frameworks and practices. 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, with the Product Owner and Development Manager, 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 Senior 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In particular skills and experience required for the role of Senior Developer includes:
Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript Experience developing Frontend Application using Modern Javascript frameworks like React/Vue/Svelte/Angular Writing unit tests with modern front end testing frameworks like Jest Experience of consuming and modifying CI/CD pipelines Experience working with API of varying types and integrating with backend data Experience of working with cloud technologies (Azure/AWS) Capable of teaching/mentoring/pair-programming with other members of the team
Knowledge and experience of the following technologies is desirable:
Experience of 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 HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Experience developing Frontend Application using Modern Javascript frameworks like React/Vus/Svelte
- Writing unit tests Modern front end testing frameworks like Jest
- Experience working with API of varying types and integrating with backend data
Desirable
- Experience of Docker
- Experience of working in a Continuous Delivery or Deployment environment
- Experience of developing any backend API frameworks
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
