Senior Analyst & Systems Architect

Job Description

Job overviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst & Systems Developer/Architect to lead the day-to-day maintenance and ongoing development of our cloud hosted Public Health database portal (known as DCRS).The DCRS platform is utilised hands-on by a range of NHS, Council, Private, Charity & Social Enterprise organisations. These services provide direct intervention services commissioned to address individuals with acute public health needs. Having been operationalfor over 15 years, in supporting DCRS you will be expected to gradually take up the lead role in supporting a broad array of both old and new development and database technologies. The platform is over 90% Microsoft technologies (Azure, SQL Server, SSIS, .NET) and due to the breadth of technologies, we use you must be able to demonstrate significant work experience across a range of our technologies.This comes with a range of benefits including: Flexible Working NHS Discounts Childcare Vouchers Wellbeing Zone NHS Pension / NHS Pensions Scheme Car Leasing Cycle to Work Scheme Home Working / Agile Working Culture Paid Time Off to Volunteer Counselling Service Employee Assistance Programme Generous Annual Leave Buy / Sell Annual Leave OptionMidlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our business and would encourage people from the armed forces community to apply for our vacancies.Main duties of the jobDCRS offers a rare opportunity to provide direct, hands-on support to helping those members of society in greatest need.The range of technologies to support the platform means that no two days are the same and thus its a highly interesting but also challenging role, the technology range you will be involved with is extensive. Besides helping support the Azure setup, you willneed extensive full-stack developer experience. A large VB.net web-form application (with JSON, XML, Jquery, Javscript and 3rd party components), C# applications, API services, SSIS / SSRS, SQL Administration and Development (TSQL & XML), plus windows services(handing SMS & email sending/retrieval).Operationally you will gradually take on day-to-day responsibilities to maintain processes and support senior customer requests. You will also provide managerial cover for the service lead, who will in turn provide technical cover for you. All spare time thereafteris then given to strategic development work, mentoring our graduate apprentice and the continual improvement platform!There is a very limited managerial commitment beyond the above, you will lead most meetings you attend and can work largely autonomously, both remotely and flexibly as you required in agreement with the team lead and within the one caveat that our customerneeds are always continually catered for first and foremost.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesEnsure that the latest techniques and best practices are researched and implemented to keep the team on the leading edge of development.Play the lead role in designing and producing high-quality applications, sound solution architecture to support the business processes of both internal and external customers of the CSU.Work in tandem with the service lead to develop and maintain the development and maintenance of the DCRS platform and its various applications. Collaboratively support the work of all members of the development team, as required, to ensure that developmentsremain cohesive and on track.Work within the constraints of a project management environment.Take a lead in developing and maintaining processes for applications development that encompasses all stages of the development process including; requirements gathering, managing relationships with customers, ensuring requirements are agreed and delivery istracked to manage and satisfy customer expectations, assist in the preparation and documentation of application requirements and specifications, plan phases of the application development life cycle.Undertake scrum activities and work support the agile development methodology. Work to tight deadlines, provide progress updates and identify risks and issues as appropriate to senior management.As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United KingdomPerson specificationExperienceEssential criteria

• 5+ years hands-on IT development experience
• Extensive .NET coding experience
• Extensive SQL Server & SSIS experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience with Microsoft Azure

QualificationsEssential criteria

• Educated toDegree level in relevant subject or equivalent levelqualification or significantexperience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Skills, Knowledge & CompetenciesEssential criteria

• Ability to prioritise, organise work and work under pressure

** Please Note **In event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form assoon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.