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Band 7 Senior Developer
The closing date is 09 July 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Developer to join our team as we redevelop a core clinical workforce management platform.
This is a pivotal role where you will help shape the technical direction, work with modern frameworks and tools, including AI to build a scalable, high-performing platform from the ground up.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to gain an understanding of our current workflow and translate those needs into a modern, robust, future-proofed solution. You will help support the architectural design, maintain clean code, and drive the migration strategy from our existing infrastructure to the new system.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering complex, full-lifecycle software projects to tight deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation programmes, influence the future of healthcare technology, and deliver solutions that make a real difference to patients and staff across one of the UK’s largest NHS Trusts.
Main duties of the job
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop full-stack solutions using technologies such as React, TypeScript, Next.js, APIs and SQL-based databases.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand workforce management processes, analyse business requirements, and translate them into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions that support the redevelopment and ongoing enhancement of a critical workforce management application.
- Work closely with clinical, operational and technical teams to deliver high-quality digital services.
- Contribute to solution design, testing, documentation and continuous service improvement.
- Support modern development practices including CI/CD, cloud-ready architectures and secure coding standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in full-stack software development within complex environments.
- Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL or other relational database technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A proactive approach to learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
Experience
- Significant experience in software design, development, and support within complex, business-critical environments (ideally NHS or equivalent).
- Experience developing and integrating API-driven systems using REST/JSON and backend frameworks (e.g. Python FastAPI or similar).
- Experience working in high-availability environments, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Understanding of secure, scalable, and cloud-ready application design.
- Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, and information governance requirements.
- Experience developing or supporting clinical systems within NHS or healthcare environments.
- Knowledge of clinical workflows and coding standards (e.g. ICD, SNOMED).
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation.
- Familiarity with XML, JSON, and modern data exchange standards.
Additional Criteria
- Advanced skills in system design, full-stack development, and problem-solving.
- Ability to deliver secure, responsive, and accessible web applications aligned to modern standards.
- Strong documentation skills for technical designs and system support materials.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date technical skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive and innovative approach.
- High level of professional integrity and accountability.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior developers.
- Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments.
- Passion for modern development practices, including cloud, automation, and DevOps.
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science or relevant IT discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant technical certifications or evidence of continuous professional development.
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.
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