Gateway Developer

Job Description

Location: FlexibleContract: PermanentReporting to: Gateway Scrum Master, HDRUKAbout HDR UKHealth Data Research UK (HDR UK) is the national Institute for data science in health. Our UK team of experts develop and apply cutting-edge data science approaches to clinical, biological, genomic and other multi-dimensional health data to address the most pressing health research challenges facing the public. Our mission is to make game-changing improvements in the health of patients and populations through data science research and innovation.For the first time we are bringing together our unique nationwide data assets and specialists across academia, research and healthcare to unlock knowledge and deliver new insights from molecule to man. By undertaking research at scale, across a population of up to 65 million people, we have an unrivalled opportunity to use data to the highest ethical standards to drive breakthroughs in medical research. This unleashes the potential to improve the way we are able to prevent, detect and diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease and asthma.At Health Data Research UK, we employ talented individuals who bring their own unique skills and experience to support the vision and benefit the whole team.Purpose of the postHDR UK requires the services of an experience Developer to work on the next stage of healthdatagateway.org (Gateway) and associated services.The role will involve custom software development for the Gateway.Work as part of an agile SCRUM development team.This role will learn from and build upon the work of HDR UK. Main Responsibilities: Software Developer: Developing different aspects of the Gateway including Search, Content Management, APIs, Visualisations and Integrations Working to an agile methodology Scoring stories for complexity Working on fortnightly sprints Documenting code and solutions Organisation Liaison: Working with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Business Analysts and UAT Lead as part of the CTO Team.Continuous Improvement:HDR UK is dedicated to continuous improvement through our quality management system and demonstrated by our commitment to achieve ISO 9001 accreditation. The post-holder will review, analyse, identify and implement opportunities for quality improvement within their specialism and as part of the wider team through our strategy development and internal audit processes.Key contacts / relationships:Work collaboratively across the internal organization (CTOs office) and externally with 3rd party System Integrators, software vendors, infrastructure providers and end-users (academics and corporate users). Work closely with the internal domain leads owners and the external UX/UI designers. Quality control the work of the external providers.Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential: 2+ years experience working with React, Node.js, MongoDB 5+ years software development experience. 2+ years experience in either BDD or TDD English proficiencyDesirable: Any certification is a plus. Any PHP, Python knowledge beneficial Any MongoDB knowledge beneficial Any experience working with d3.js, cytoscape.js, graphQL, express.js beneficial Experience using Confluence, JIRA, Trello and similar Agile project management tools. An understanding of research delivery within the public sector, academia and/or industry.Dimensions This is a full-time 5 day per week role As a result of the pandemic, staff are currently working remotely. All HDR UK roles are primarily based at the London offices, however we are flexibly working across a number of geographical locations. Travel may be required to HDR UK locations and partner organisations.Application ProcessPlease submit an application via Applied.The closing date for this vacancy is 5pm on Tuesday 1st JuneInterviews are expected to take place on week of 7th JuneEqual Opportunities Policy Statement Health Data Research UK is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of: Gender, including gender reassignment Marital or civil partnership status Having or not having dependants Religion or belief Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins) Disability Sexual orientation AgeWe are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination. Values HDR UKs values guide how we work together within HDR UK and with our partners and other stakeholders:Transparency: we will share information, insights, and innovations so that we learn faster together. Optimism: we believe that we can make things better, that we can do things differently and that we can overcome challenges to create a new and thriving health data ecosystem that benefits patients and the public, the NHS, scientific discovery and industry. Respect: we deliver better results when we work in a truly interdisciplinary way. We listen, share, and respect a diversity of thought and opinion, perspective, and experience. We are inclusive - leveraging and fairly attributing the expertise and capabilities of others. Courage: we are leading the way and will be prepared to try new things, take risks, embrace ambiguity, and challenge the status quo. We will contribute opinions to shape the future of health data research. Humility: we have a lot to learn from others; and aim to be free from pride and arrogance.