Senior Developer in Manchester

Senior Developer in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 47810 - 54710 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build and support cloud-based digital services for the NHS using modern technologies.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at NICE, supporting millions with innovative digital solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous NHS pension, and exclusive discounts.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive community with tailored development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare while developing your skills in a collaborative environment.
  • Qualifications: Proficient in C# .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python with experience in data services.

The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.

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 models. You will be a skilled practitioner in one of the following modern languages: C# .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and will take a hands-on role in delivery, contribute to technical decisions, and collaborate closely with product, architecture and delivery colleagues.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We encourage early application as this vacancy may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received. The Engineering team at NICE designs, builds, and runs digital services that underpin the NHS and care guidance used by millions of people. Engineers work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, applying DevOps and secure by design principles to continuously improve live services and deliver meaningful digital outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoring activities.
  • Support live services and help identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Work with the wider Engineering Team to prototype, evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as generative AI into secure, production-level code.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities such as Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE Proud.
  • Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.

Senior Developer in Manchester employer: NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

NICE is an exceptional employer for Senior Developers, offering a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to impactful digital services for the NHS. With generous benefits including a robust NHS pension, flexible working arrangements, and tailored development opportunities, employees thrive in a culture that values collaboration and inclusivity. Join us to be part of a team that not only embraces modern technologies but also prioritises your professional growth and well-being.

NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Developer in Manchester

AWS
CloudFront
Lambda
API Gateway
ECS
EventBridge
Step Functions