Digital Developer - Azure
hace 2 días
Barnsley
As a Digital Developer working within the Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Product Centre (OTDT PC) at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you will use your technical expertise to develop and improve digital services that support our vital work. Working across the full software development lifecycle, you will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and support applications and databases used across NHSBT. You will tackle complex technical challenges, work with colleagues to understand their needs, and turn those needs into effective digital solutions. The focus of this role is on cloud technologies. Our primary software is Azure, so an understanding of DevOps, Storage, API Manager, App Services, Key Vaults and log analysis is preferable. You will also explore new technologies, share your expertise with colleagues, and help integrate new solutions with existing systems. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical skills to meaningful work, while continuing to learn, innovate, and develop within a specialist digital environment. • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and support applications, information systems, and database services that help NHSBT deliver its services effectively., • Take ownership across the software development lifecycle, using your expertise to find effective solutions to complex technical challenges., • Work with colleagues to understand requirements, explore opportunities for improvement, and turn business needs into practical digital solutions., • Maintain existing applications and ensure changes are supported by appropriate documentation and change controls., • Help integrate new digital solutions with existing NHSBT systems, working collaboratively with suppliers and colleagues., • Explore emerging tools, technologies, and industry best practice, helping NHSBT make informed use of new approaches., • Identify technical constraints, dependencies, and delivery risks, and take appropriate action to support successful delivery., • Share your knowledge through training and knowledge transfer, helping colleagues learn and develop their technical capability., • Contribute your expertise to the development of software, database, and Digital Services strategies. It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. About Us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. About Us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. What we offer: • Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. The number of days required on location will vary depending on the project you’re involved with. Your base location will be your closest NHSBT main base (e.g Colindale, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester, Barnsley)., • Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you., • Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years., • Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: information-about-nhs-pensions, • Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role., • Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website: This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application. The assessment process for this role will include a technical test which will be sent following a longlist, followed by an Interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026, subject to confirmation. This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work. • Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent proven software-development experience, including experience in the mandatory core technology set for this vacancy., • Demonstrable commitment to your own continued professional development (CPD)., • Practical experience across the full software development lifecycle, with knowledge and experience of both agile and traditional development methodologies., • Experience in at least one of the following three, while the other two are desirable: Azure development including DevOps, Storage, API Manager and log analysis; IBM ODM/BAW and advanced SQL; or Oracle SQL/PL/SQL, ORDS and Oracle APEX, • Ability to interpret highly complex information, make software design decisions, and independently identify and resolve technical issues throughout the development lifecycle., • Knowledge of relevant IT legislation, including the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, and Freedom of Information. £39,959 to £48,117 a yearplus HCAS where applicable Permanent Full-time 009535 NHSBT Unit D Capitol Way, Dodworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3FG United Kingdom NHSBT 14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park L24 8RB United Kingdom NHSBT Charcot Road, Colindale London NW9 5BG United Kingdom NHSBT Plymouth PL6 8DH United Kingdom NHSBT Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2SG United Kingdom NHSBT Holland Drive off Barrack Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4NQ United Kingdom NHSBT 500 North Bristol Park, Northway Filton, Bristol BS34 7QH United Kingdom NHSBT Plymouth Grove Manchester M13 9LL United Kingdom NHSBT Suite 6, Phoenix House Business Park, Christopher Martin Road #J-18808-Ljbffr