Senior Developer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Cardiff, CF14 3UZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Developer to join the Transaction Services team within Primary Care Service...
- Lead the design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of software systems that support Primary Care Services across NHS Wales.
- Deliver development work packages using Agile methodologies and Application Lifecycle Management practices.
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain applications using technologies including C#, .NET, SQL Server, Web APIs and modern web technologies.
- Investigate, diagnose and resolve application, data and system issues.
- Ensure technical documentation and user guidance are accurate and maintained.
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations and provide technical advice.
- Participate in system design reviews, feasibility studies and technology evaluations.
- Support system testing and quality assurance activities.
- Mentor developers and trainees, contributing to knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement through emerging technologies and best practices.
- Contribute to the delivery of secure, reliable and high-quality digital services that support patient care and NHS operational objectives.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Skills and Attributes
Desirable: - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- IT related degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of relational database design using Microsoft SQL Server 2019 or later
- Knowledge of at least two of the following technologies and languages: - .NET Windows forms development (C#) o .NET Framework Web Forms (C#) o .NET MVC (C#) o .NET Web API (C#) o .NET Blazor (C#)
- Transact SQL
- JavaScript
- JQuery
- React
- MS SQL Server Integration Services
Desirable
- Knowledge of Azure Dev Ops
- Knowledge of Agile development methods
- Knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management
- Knowledge of Data warehousing
- Knowledge of XML
- Knowledge of Microsoft MVC
Experience
Essential: - Experience of taking a lead role in systems development with an IT systems provider in an Agile development environment.
Desirable: - Software development in or for the NHS.; - Experience working in the medicines field, either in a pharmacy or in the pharmaceutical industry
Skills and Attributes
Essential: - Training and mentoring skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly with minimum supervision.
- Professional and flexible attitude to work
- Ability to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
- Enthusiastic determined and self-motivated.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related