Benefits Analyst

As a Junior Software Developer, your main responsibilities will include :

• Building user-centred, web-based systems aligned to NHS and Government service standards.


• Coding high-quality software with a test-driven approach.


• Managing source code with our version control system.


• Designing, coding, testing, and documenting simple programs or scripts under the direction of others.


• Assisting in fixing faults following agreed procedures and carrying out agreed infrastructure maintenance tasks.


• Understanding information security and the types of security controls that can be used to mitigate security threats within solutions and services.


• Assisting as part of a team on the design of components of larger systems.


• Being aware of how to integrate systems and the challenges of designing, building and testing interfaces between systems.


• Actively participating and contributing to the assurance of code quality.


• Providing 3rd line support to identify and fix production issues., Building user-centred, web-based systems aligned to NHS and Government service standards and Technology Code of Practice, to serve a variety of citizen and NHS needs.


• Working to documented user stories according to our agile methodology.


• Coding high quality software with a test-driven approach.


• Manage source code with our version control system.


• Actively participating and contributing to the assurance of code quality with supporting techniques such as static analysis and code review.


• Providing 3rd line support to identify and fix production issues.


Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques with the development community and the wider team.

• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and standards to support and develop innovative and creative delivery of business wide objectives.


• Planning your own work to achieve agreed objectives, prioritising multiple and sometimes conflicting deliverables, escalating as appropriate, any issues which may impact deadlines.


• Receiving and communicating complex information effectively across a wide range of people and levels of understanding, including both technical and non-technical audiences.


Staff

• Being a productive and positive member of a multi-disciplinary, service delivery team.


• Support relevant recruitment and selection in line with organisational processes.


• Mentor and coach team members to enable the ongoing personal development and growth of skills within the team.


Finances

Maintain an awareness of financial and personal implications in the use of a range of resources.

Relationship Management

Effectively engage and collaborate across multiple disciplines to apply consistent approaches, methods, standards, and patterns.

Information Management

• Maintaining an awareness of agreed service levels, KPI's and standards within the team, reviewing own performance and adapt own approach to maximise the delivery to support and meet agreed standards.


• Monitoring and reporting on a number of areas including agreed service levels, KPI's and standards within the team.


In addition to the above accountabilities, as post holder you are expected to :

• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the overall purpose of your role and as agreed by your line manager.


• Demonstrate NHSBSA values and core capabilities in all aspects of your work.


• Foster an environment where your own and colleagues' safety and well-being is promoted.


• Contribute to a culture which values diversity and inclusion.


• Comply with NHSBSA policies, procedures, and protocols as they apply to your role.


Working relationships

Responsible to : Team Manager


• Working collaboratively within a team


• Management of own work including individual tasks, whilst maintaining team deliverables


• Pro-active approach to self-learning and continuous professional development


• Specialist knowledge consistent with attainment of degree level IT qualification


Desirable criteria

• Awareness of digital channel shift and approaches


• Knowledge of design principles (Object oriented design; common design patterns; responsive web design; security by design;


government service design)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Object Oriented and / or Functional programming languages


• Automated unit testing


Desirable criteria

• Agile methodologies


• Relational and NoSQL databases and associated integration technology


• Popular web development frameworks


• Version control systems


• Best practice development techniques


• Web technologies and standards


• Secure coding practices


• Build systems and continuous integration tools


• Quality assurance tools


Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in an IT subject


• Proven experience within software development


Desirable criteria

• Certification in an appropriate IT subject (e.g. Scrum, OCA, NCD)


• Training in an appropriate IT subject (e.g. from an online training provider)
  
  Are you a budding software developer looking to kickstart your career in a supportive and innovative environment? Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), we are seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our Digital, Data and Technology team.


We are passionate about our people and their progress, and this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills under the guidance of experienced developers.

As a Junior Software Developer, you will be part of a team that designs, builds, and improves software that serves a variety of citizen and NHS needs.

You will be working on user-centred, web-based systems, coding high-quality software, and contributing to the assurance of code quality.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, innovate, and make a real difference in the healthcare sector., The NHSBSA is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, which is a great place to work and truly reflects the diversity of our customers.

We welcome applications from talented people of diverse characteristics including age, disability, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any marginalised group.

We also welcome applications from all those in the Armed Forces Community.

At the NHSBSA we pride ourselves on being a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 employer and we've recently been awarded the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion Gold Standard benchmark.

We offer an invitation to the first stage of the selection process for people with disabilities that wish to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, and for members of the Armed Forces Community, where all of the essential criteria in the person specification are met.


• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays


• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)


• Flexi time


• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)


• Career development


• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks


• Excellent pension (23.7% employer contribution)


• NHS Car lease scheme


• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!, Planning your own work to achieve agreed objectives, prioritising multiple and sometimes conflicting deliverables


Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities for the role.

Working for our organisation

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public : we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values : Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic.

We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected.

Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.

Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care., Key relationships and connections :

• Head of Profession for Software Engineering


• Principal Software Developer


• Software Development community


• Project Team :


o Product Owner

o Delivery Manager

o Business Analyst

o Service Designer

o Technical Architect

o User Interaction Designer

o Content Designer

o User Researcher

o, Lead Software Developer