NHS

Software & DevOps Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationStockport/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: B0540-25-0009?language=en&page=717&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a Software & DevOps Engineer to join our Data Engineering & Analytics Team directly sponsored by the Deputy CEO and working at the heart of our organisation digital transformation.

      As the sole Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in enhancing digital services, improving operational workflows, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

      You will develop bespoke web-based applications (both internet and intranet facing), design APIs, and create automation workflows to streamline healthcare and business processes. The role also includes cloud infrastructure management, modern DevOps practices, and a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and performant systems.

      You will work closely with the Head of Data Engineering & Analytics and have direct engagement with the Executive Team, giving you unique insight into the organisations priorities and a platform to help shape them through technology.

      The organisation is also home to Mastercall UXT User Experience Technology, an award-winning wing of the business delivering analytics and IT solutions, reflecting our broader commitment to innovation, usability, and real-world impact.

      This permanent full-time opportunity, salary £42,000.

      You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role or offer any extensions to visa sponsorship

      Main duties of the job

      Software Development & System Integration

      Design, develop, and maintain web-based internal & public facing applications and interfaces using Python (Django/Flask/Streamlit) and modern web frameworks.

      Develop and maintain RESTful / GraphQL APIs and system integrations to enable seamless data exchange between NHS and internal systems.

      Work on SaaS development projects to customise and optimise internal, external & third-party cloud-based services.

      Integrate AI and machine learning solutions to support clinical and operational decision-making.

      Collaborate with Data Engineers and Analysts to create tools that support data processing and analytics workflows.

      DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

      Deploy and manage applications on the Azure cloud platform.

      Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment processes.

      Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools where required.

      Monitor system performance and troubleshoot application issues to ensure high availability and reliability.

      Security & Compliance

      Implement security best practices for software development, cloud infrastructure, and data handling.

      Ensure compliance with NHS Digital, GDPR, and cybersecurity (ISO 27001) standards.

      Ensure AI models and tools adhere to ethical AI principles, avoiding bias and ensuring explainability.

      Regularly review system vulnerabilities and apply patches, updates, and enhancements.

      About us

      Mastercall Healthcare is an award-winning social enterprise organisation providing NHS services accredited by the Social Enterprise Mark.

      With over 28 years experience as an innovative high performing organisation, we are passionate about providing the very best patient care at the very best place for the patient.

      At Mastercall we welcome applicants from diverse cross section of society who will uphold our culture and ethos as we embark on our future opportunities and continue our transformation journey.

      Benefits

      Flexible working hours

      Hybrid working

      Living Wage Employer

      NHS Pension Scheme

      NHS Blue light card / discount scheme

      Career development

      Generous holiday entitlement, long service enhancements and the option to purchase additional leave

      Wellbeing schemes

      Date posted

      16 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £42 a year Depending of Experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

      Reference number

      B0540-25-0009

      Job locations

      International House

      Pepper Road

      Stockport

      SK7 5BW


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      We are looking for a Software & DevOps Engineer to join our Data Engineering & Analytics Team directly sponsored by the Deputy CEO and working at the heart of our organisations digital transformation.

      As the sole Software Engineer you will play a critical role in enhancing digital services, improving operational workflows and supporting data-driven decision making.

      You will develop bespoke web-based applications both internet and intranet facing design APIs, and create automation workflows to streamline healthcare and business processes. The role also includes cloud infrastructure management, modern DevOps practices, and a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and performant systems.

      You will work closely with the Head of Data Engineering & Analytics and have direct engagement with the Executive Team, giving you unique insight into the organisations priorities and a platform to help shape them through technology.

      The organisation is also home to Mastercall UXT User Experience Technology, an award-winning wing of the business delivering analytics and IT solutions, reflecting our broader commitment to innovation, usability, and real-world impact.

      This is a unique opportunity for a talented developer to take end-to-end ownership of software delivery within the organisation, leading the design and implementation of internal and external-facing web applications, cloud-native services, and AI-integrated solutions that improve healthcare operations and decision-making.

      You will be well-positioned to build, lead, and grow a Software Engineering capability from the ground up with the potential to shape the team and its direction as the function scales.

      You will also be empowered to explore and embed AI tools and models to enhance analytics, automate decision-support, and unlock new value across the organisation.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      We are looking for a Software & DevOps Engineer to join our Data Engineering & Analytics Team directly sponsored by the Deputy CEO and working at the heart of our organisations digital transformation.

      As the sole Software Engineer you will play a critical role in enhancing digital services, improving operational workflows and supporting data-driven decision making.

      You will develop bespoke web-based applications both internet and intranet facing design APIs, and create automation workflows to streamline healthcare and business processes. The role also includes cloud infrastructure management, modern DevOps practices, and a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and performant systems.

      You will work closely with the Head of Data Engineering & Analytics and have direct engagement with the Executive Team, giving you unique insight into the organisations priorities and a platform to help shape them through technology.

      The organisation is also home to Mastercall UXT User Experience Technology, an award-winning wing of the business delivering analytics and IT solutions, reflecting our broader commitment to innovation, usability, and real-world impact.

      This is a unique opportunity for a talented developer to take end-to-end ownership of software delivery within the organisation, leading the design and implementation of internal and external-facing web applications, cloud-native services, and AI-integrated solutions that improve healthcare operations and decision-making.

      You will be well-positioned to build, lead, and grow a Software Engineering capability from the ground up with the potential to shape the team and its direction as the function scales.

      You will also be empowered to explore and embed AI tools and models to enhance analytics, automate decision-support, and unlock new value across the organisation.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience developing web applications, APIs, and integrations.
      • Exposure to DevOps tools and cloud platforms.
      • Strong Python skills Django or Flask preferred.
      • Experience with modern web frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar).
      • API development and integration experience (RESTful APIs, GraphQL, FHIR/HL7).
      • Cloud platform experience (preferably Azure).
      • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Git (ie Azure DevOps), Docker, Kubernetes, and automation.
      • Knowledge of API design, system integration, and database management (SQL).
      • Awareness of security best practices, authentication, and data governance.

      Desirable

      • Experience working in healthcare, NHS, or another highly regulated industry

      General Qualities

      Essential

      • Confident working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
      • Eager to take ownership and contribute ideas in a growing technical space.
      • Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
      • Ambitious and forward-thinking interested in growth, innovation, and making a real impact.
      • Commitment to professional development, and able to learn and utilise new languages, systems, frameworks and APIs.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or extensions to sponsorship for this role
      • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience developing web applications, APIs, and integrations.
      • Exposure to DevOps tools and cloud platforms.
      • Strong Python skills Django or Flask preferred.
      • Experience with modern web frameworks (React, Vue.js, or similar).
      • API development and integration experience (RESTful APIs, GraphQL, FHIR/HL7).
      • Cloud platform experience (preferably Azure).
      • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Git (ie Azure DevOps), Docker, Kubernetes, and automation.
      • Knowledge of API design, system integration, and database management (SQL).
      • Awareness of security best practices, authentication, and data governance.

      Desirable

      • Experience working in healthcare, NHS, or another highly regulated industry

      General Qualities

      Essential

      • Confident working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
      • Eager to take ownership and contribute ideas in a growing technical space.
      • Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
      • Ambitious and forward-thinking interested in growth, innovation, and making a real impact.
      • Commitment to professional development, and able to learn and utilise new languages, systems, frameworks and APIs.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or extensions to sponsorship for this role
      • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Mastercall Healthcare

      Address

      International House

      Pepper Road

      Stockport

      SK7 5BW


      Employer's website

      http://www.mastercall.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Mastercall Healthcare

      Address

      International House

      Pepper Road

      Stockport

      SK7 5BW


      Employer's website

      http://www.mastercall.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.