Software Developer

With over 25 years' experience, over 250 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer to join our IT team to support this goal.
In this key position, you will work within the IT Delivery team to develop and maintain bespoke software solutions principally using .NET and SQL Server with other supporting technologies. Liaising with the IT Business Analysts, you will deliver high quality software solutions which meet specification and are delivered to agreed timetables.
This is a permanent, hybrid position, offering flexibility between working from home and from our Inverness office. We are offering an impressive rewards and benefits package, including:
Competitive starting salary
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Flexible, remote working
Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to 500 per referral
Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence
Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Required experience and qualifications:
University education in a related subject
Experience using .NET to develop solutions with other supporting technologies
5 years previous experience in a Software Development role, developing solutions that are accessible to low literacy users
Experience using an SQL database including design, implementation, and data interrogation
Flexibility to travel to Inverness

Role and responsibilities:
Ensure software development is undertaken to internally agreed standards and methodologies
Develop new bespoke software solutions
Maintain and develop existing software systems
Collaborate on timely delivery of software solutions meeting specified requirements within a technical team
Ensure software development and deployment meets agreed data security requirements
Undertake required development work to support secure data transfer
Provide technical support for bespoke software solutions to the wider business
Ensure development methodology is strategically and practically appropriate

If you'd like to use your expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.

7766