Senior Software Developer

Optimum Medical; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in Leeds is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer. The role involves designing and integrating systems, primarily utilizing Flutter for mobile applications and RESTful APIs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers while working in an innovative and supportive environment. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits like a hybrid working model, generous holidays, and a bonus scheme, portraying a commitment to professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus buy/sell option

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Companywide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience with Flutter and mobile development.
• Experience designing and using RESTful APIs and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions.
• Integrate third-party systems using APIs and cloud middleware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs in existing applications.

Skills

Flutter and mobile development

RESTful APIs and JSON

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

TypeScript

Jira

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Do you have experience / knowledge with TypeScript?

Have you connected systems together via their APIs?

Do you have experience of designing new integrations?

Are you a team player and find it easy to communicate with a team?

If the answer is yes to the above, please read on!

At Optimum Medical, our vision is simple, yet powerful : to transform healthcare by enhancing the lives of patients and caregivers through high-quality products and exceptional service. We’re proud to be a trusted name in medical devices across the UK and globally, with specialist expertise in healthcare lubricants and urology solutions that support better clinical outcomes and patient comfort. Our award-winning digital platform, Vyne, empowers healthcare professionals to seamlessly sign up patients and enables customers to order products quickly, easily, and confidently—with convenient home delivery.

We’re on the lookout for a talented and driven Senior Software Developer, especially with Flutter mobile development knowledge, to join our growing Tech team in Leeds. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining the software that powers our cutting-edge HealthTech solutions. From integrating with NHS systems to enhancing internal tools, your work will directly impact how healthcare is delivered across the UK.

You’ll work with a variety of technologies, including cloud-based middleware, and contribute to embedding our solutions into major third-party platforms such as EPRs, the NHS App, and the NHS Spine.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions.
• Integrate third-party systems using APIs and cloud middleware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs in existing applications.
• Adapt code to evolving API specifications and improve performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Mentor other developers and promote best practices in coding and architecture.
• Contribute to the evolution of our agile development processes.
• Monitor deployed applications for performance and reliability.
• Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and integration strategies.
• Work with external users to gather and act upon any feedback given.
• Collaborate with third-party software suppliers to identify integration points and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience with Flutter and mobile development
• Experience designing and using RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Proven experience deploying software into production environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience with TypeScript, NetSuite, and Jira.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems or NHS integration.
• Experience mentoring other developers.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that improve healthcare delivery.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking tech team.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive environment where your ideas are valued.

Our offering

In return we offer an environment geared towards recognition and reward. If you have an idea, we would love to hear it. We embrace flexibility and creativity; our values and goal mean everything to us at Optimum Medical. Our people, we know are the reason why we are successful. We are fast paced and hardworking, but we have lots of fun along the way.

Why Optimum Medical?

• Be part of a business that’s scaling rapidly and making a real impact in healthcare
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where ideas are valued
• Enjoy a culture that celebrates innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development including; 27 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days, a charity / volunteer day per year, Healthcare Cash Plan, 24 / 7 confidential GP Anytime service, Life Assurance, Pension and fully expensed social events.
• Companywide bonus scheme for all – up to £2000 every 6 months!

At Optimum MedicalweLISTEN, weCREATE, weMAKE IT HAPPEN, we CARE,and weHAVE FUN!

Constantly creating better

Optimum Medical is committed to achieving a working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs, age or sexual orientation. Thisaims to remove unfair and discriminatory practices and to encourage full contribution from its diverse community. Optimum Medical is committed to actively opposing all forms of discrimination.