At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop innovative healthcare software and collaborate with a dynamic Agile team.
- Company: Join FDB, part of the Hearst Health network, dedicated to improving patient safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Embrace new technologies like AI and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while learning from experienced developers.
- Qualifications: Passion for software development and some exposure to IT or healthcare.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
About Us
At FDB (First Databank), we're part of the Hearst Health network, and we create and deliver the world's most trusted drug knowledge, enabling healthcare professionals to make critical decisions that improve patient safety, efficiency, and outcomes. Our solutions are embedded across hospitals, GP practices, pharmacies, and wider healthcare systems, supporting millions of patients every day.
Our values guide everything we do: Better Together, Clear Expectations, Constantly Curious, and Health at the Heart. If these resonate with you, you'll feel right at home with us.
We're now looking for a Junior Software Developer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.
The Rewards:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 additional days)
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including HealthShield cashback and coaching
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Life assurance and permanent health insurance
- Charity days and volunteering opportunities
- and many more
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate aspiring software developer with some exposure to software development, an IT environment or the healthcare sector to join our collaborative organisation. You'll gain practical experience across the full software development lifecycle, learning from experienced developers and technical experts while developing the skills and confidence to grow your career. What's more, you'll be encouraged to embrace new technologies, including AI-assisted software development, continually expanding your knowledge while helping to create solutions that make a genuine difference to healthcare.
Your Role:
As a Junior Software Developer, you will gain practical software development experience helping to create innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient safety and outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll learn how to design, develop and deliver high-quality software, gaining experience across every stage of the software development lifecycle. You'll work closely with Product Owners, developers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, solve problems and deliver solutions that meet customer needs. You'll also have the chance to get involved in AI-assisted software development, contributing to products that support new and existing prescribing systems.
Additionally, you will:
- Produce production code and participate in code reviews under guidance
- Follow established development processes and best practices
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of products and development approaches
- Help integrate sustainable practices into software development activities
About You:
To be considered as a Junior Software Developer, you will need:
- A passion for software development and a genuine desire to learn and build your career
- Exposure to software development, an IT environment or the healthcare sector
- Good problem-solving skills and the curiosity to explore new ideas and technologies
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build positive working relationships and contribute effectively as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- An interest in continuous improvement, innovation and embracing change
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools, such as Copilot, Gemini, Cline or similar technologies
- At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths Grade C/Grade 4 or above
The closing date for this role is 4th August 2026.
Webrecruit and FDB are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you're ready to start building your software development career as our Junior Software Developer, please apply via the button shown.
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