Lead Software Developer

Join NHS Wales and Make an Impact with WIS Are you a skilled and passionate software developer with a thirst for solving complex technical challenges? Do you possess the leadership qualities needed to mentor a dynamic team while developing cutting-edge software that genuinely makes a difference? If so, Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is looking for you to join our team as a Lead Software Developer, where you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of health and vaccination technology for Wales. You’ll lead the development of the Welsh Immunisation System (WIS), driving the evolution of a system critical to public health in Wales. As we scale WIS, your expertise will be essential in meeting the ambitious goals of the National Immunisation Framework, and developing connections and integrations with strategic health services like the Shared Medicines Record and National Data Repository. We’re looking for someone who can lead the modernisation of our tech stack and is familiar with technologies and languages including C#, Blazor, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. We value collaboration and continuous improvement, and you’ll thrive in a supportive environment that promotes professional development. If you're ready to drive transformational change in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you! Working for Us! Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services. Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation. Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales. What will you be doing? This isn’t just another job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a team that is genuinely making a difference in the lives of millions of people across Wales. From helping to streamline the ongoing booster campaigns for COVID-19 to supporting the deployment of life-saving RSV vaccines, your work will save lives and reduce pressure on frontline services. In this role, you’ll lead the development of key software components, ensuring they meet user needs and deliver early value. You'll be responsible for designing, coding, and testing solutions that align with industry standards such as SOLID principles, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll take ownership of complex technical problems, providing expert guidance to your team. Collaboration is at the heart of this role—you’ll work closely with users, stakeholders, and senior staff to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the real-world needs of NHS Wales. In addition to software development, you’ll promote modern working practices, including coding in the open and ensuring transparency in all aspects of the project. Your leadership will also extend to mentoring junior developers, helping them build their skills and thrive in their roles. You’ll drive continual improvement, expanding our automated testing, code reviews, and DevOps practices to enhance our delivery. We operate a hybrid working model where you will benefit from working at one of our office locations (Cardiff, Swansea, Bridgend or Mold) at least once a week