Software Developer

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

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

As a member 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 this role is for you.

Please note that this is a South Wales based position and the interview will be held in person in South Wales.

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
  
  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Skills & Knowledge

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Experience

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Qualificaitions

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