Principal Software Engineer

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has a vacancy for a skilled Principal Software Engineer to support our data engineers in the Software Development/Data Warehouse Team of the Data, Intelligence, and Insight Department. You will have responsibility for the design and maintenance of software related to the organisation's data warehouse; this includes the processes, delivery platform and software relating to the acquisition, maintenance, and presentation of data. These information products support the organisation to manage health services strategically and operationally across North Wales. The successful applicant will lead the team's software strategy and programme of product delivery and maintenance, promoting excellence in technical development, and adhering to key principles and processes.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply., A proven track record in solution delivery is necessary, the following skills are therefore essential:

• Advanced SQL skills
• A working knowledge of OOP principles and at least one OOP language (preferably C#)
• Experience of designing/writing/supporting web applications (MVC/C#/HTML/JS/JQuery)
• Understanding of the importance of thorough testing
• Understanding of how to consume REST APIs
Desirable skills:
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and techniques
• Experience of ETL processes
• In-depth knowledge of database design and the Microsoft SQL Server platform
  
  If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.