Job overview

This role qualifies for a 13% per annum recruitment and retention payment on top of the band 7 base salary.

We are seeking a Senior Developer to help build and support modern, cloud-based digital services for the NHS.

You will work on AWS hosted services, developing secure, scalable applications using technologies such as CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, EventBridge, Step Functions, OpenSearch, Neptune, DynamoDB, Aurora. 

The role requires a broad understanding of data services, from relational databases to more semantic or knowledge based data models.

You will be a skilled practitioner in one of more modern languages, such as C# .Net, Javascript/Typescript, Python.

You will take a hands on role in delivery, contribute to technical decisions, and work closely with product, architecture and delivery colleagues.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for further information regarding eligibility.

Please note this vacancy may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received so we encourage an early application. 

Main duties of the job

•    Develop and support applications built with AWS services.
•    Design and develop RESTful APIs based on modern standards
•    Work with a range of data services, including relational and semantic data
•    Design and build secure, resilient and well monitored services
•    Work collaboratively as part of an Agile, multidisciplinary delivery team
•    Participating in code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoring activities.
•    Supporting live services and helping identify and resolve technical issues. 
•    Working with the wider Engineering Team to prototype, evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as generative AI into secure, production level code. 

Working for our organisation

The Engineering team at NICE designs, builds, and runs the digital services that underpin nationally relied upon health and care guidance used by millions of people.   
The team creates secure, reliable software that supports both internal guidance production and public-facing services such as the NICE website, BNF, and Clinical Knowledge Summaries.   
Engineers work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, applying DevOps and secure by design principles to continuously improve live services and deliver meaningful digital outcomes.  
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.  

We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:

• Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
• Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
• Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
  Time to recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity
• Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities

If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!