Software Developer

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care services provider in Scotland is looking for a Software Developer to join their IT team. This hybrid position involves developing bespoke software solutions while ensuring adherence to agreed standards and data security requirements. Candidates should have a university education in a related subject and at least 5 years of experience in software development. This role offers a competitive starting salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Flexible, remote working

Unlimited access to refer a friend scheme

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential access to counselling and legal services

Qualifications

• 5 years previous experience in a Software Development role.
• Experience in developing software in accordance with standards.
• Familiarity with data security requirements in software development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure software development meets internally agreed standards.
• Develop new bespoke software solutions.
• Maintain and develop existing software systems.
• Collaborate on timely delivery of software solutions.
• Provide technical support for bespoke software solutions.

Skills

Using .NET to develop solutions

Experience with SQL databases

Developing accessible solutions for low literacy users

Flexibility to travel to Inverness

Education

University education in a related subject

Job description

Overview

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. This is a permanent, hybrid position, offering flexibility between working from home and from our Inverness office.

Benefits

• 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

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

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

Additional Information

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.