Senior Azure FullStack Developer - Healthcare Sector

IBM Computing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Application Developer - Azure Cloud Full Stack. In this role, you'll design and deliver cloud-native applications that enhance healthcare delivery. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Azure and modern development practices, along with a passion for innovative solutions. This position offers opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Flexible working approaches

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing rich user interfaces using SPAs or micro-frontend architectures.
• Proven expertise in designing scalable, resilient backend microservices.
• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native applications.
• Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies.

Skills

Single-Page Applications (SPAs)

Backend microservices

SQL and NoSQL data modeling

.NET Core

Node.js

Microsoft Azure

Event-driven architectures

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Azure DevOps

Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)

Job description

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Senior Application Developer - Azure Cloud Full Stack at IBM, you will leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities to drive innovation and excellence in cloud solutions for our healthcare clients. This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver transformative, cloud‑native applications that enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and support IBM’s mission to advance digital transformation in the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex cloud‑native applications on the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Work closely with stakeholders and healthcare domain experts to define robust system architectures and ensure seamless integration with Azure services.
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies, frameworks, and best practices, applying them to optimize performance, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of cloud‑native strategies and technology roadmaps aligned with IBM’s healthcare innovation goals.

If you’re passionate about solving complex cloud challenges and want to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, IBM would love to hear from you.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Extensive experience in developing rich, high‑performance user interfaces using Single‑Page Applications (SPAs) or micro‑frontend architectures.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable, resilient backend microservices aligned with 12‑factor app principles.
• Strong understanding of modern SQL and NoSQL data modeling techniques and best practices.
• Proficiency in .NET Core, Node.js, and other purpose‑built programming languages and runtimes for enterprise‑grade solutions.
• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services, frameworks, and best‑practice architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with event‑driven architectures, particularly using Kafka and Zookeeper.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native CI/CD pipelines and automated release processes.
• Solid understanding and application of Test‑Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Practical experience deploying and managing workloads on Azure, including Azure VMs, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Registry, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Batch, and Azure Service Fabric.
• Experience leveraging Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Azure API Management (APIM) for scalable application delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Cache for Redis.
• Implementation experience with Azure integration services such as Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
• Familiarity with Application Insights and Azure Monitor for observability, diagnostics, and performance tracking.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Boards, Pipelines, Repos, PowerShell scripting, and YAML pipeline automation.
• Demonstrated success in delivering high‑quality cloud‑native solutions within enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong foundation in Azure security, including identity management, access control, and threat protection.
• Experience with front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Proficiency in back‑end development using .NET, Node.js, or Python.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Desirable Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ‑204)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ‑400)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP‑300)
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL‑400)

Complementary Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: .NET Developer
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI‑ACP

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.