Job Summary
We are seeking experienced individuals with talent, expertise, and ambition in software engineering. We can offer the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that will transform scientific research and healthcare delivery in the NHS.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Thames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Secure Data Environment (SDE) Programme hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). They will contribute to the design and implementation of systems for data acquisition, integration, and analysis across a wide range of clinical systems and settings for this important national programme.
The tools and services they deliver will have a significant impact on the delivery of this programme. Working with academic and NHS colleagues across the Thames Valley and Surrey region, the post holders will have the satisfaction of seeing their software in use: improving patient care and supporting cutting-edge research.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will make significant, expert contributions in a range of digital areas, including systems, applications and information interpretation, resolve a range of highly complex software engineering issues, take individual responsibility for strategic contributions and planning in a range of specialised areas and design, develop and adapt complex software solutions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of software engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (eg computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master’s degree or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject).
Experience
Essential
- Strong skills in relevant programming languages and frameworks, including either JavaScript and Angular/React or Spring, Java EE, Grails, Micronaut or similar, with some exposure to Python.
- Good understanding of data models, data structures, and data formats, including JSON, SQL, and XML.
Desirable
- Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as financial information or patient records
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: 28 December 2025
