Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Lead Full Stack Developer

Location: Fulwood Preston (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week Monday Friday

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Full Stack Developer to join our IT team as we embark onto our journey of continued growth. We are looking for a result driven individual to bring new and innovative ideas to our team.

If successful you will be responsible supporting our Director of Engineering in the end-to-end development of web applications from concept and design to testing and deployment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for multiple developments in the stack including the design and development of new features and functionality within inhouse systems.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Develop and optimise CHECs web applications including our EPR (electronic patient record)
• Deliver scalable high-quality web applications with a proven track record of success
• Lead agile development teams effectively mentoring and supporting junior developers
• Apply strong expertise in both front-end and back-end development
• Design robust software systems using sound architectural principles and design patterns
• Diagnose debug and resolve complex technical issues efficiently
• Work confidently with REST APIs microservices and containerization technologies
• Champion test-driven development (TDD) to ensure code quality and reliability
• Take initiative with a proactive self-motivated approach to problem-solving and delivery
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment through experienced empathetic leadership
• Commit to continuous learning and stay current with emerging technologies and best practices
• Implement and maintain application monitoring and observability proactively identifying and resolving system issues
• Own the full software lifecycle from system design and development through deployment monitoring and maintenance

What youll bring to the role:

• Relevant degree or qualification is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience using Cloud Platforms Version Control Systems and Front and back end tools
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and work at pace
• Organised with an analytical thought process

Why work for us

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
• Career development opportunities dedicated reward framework and multiple learning opportunities
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Great team and working environment

Since 2012 CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional timely locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.

CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England including ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.

CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).