Senior Software Engineer

OptumUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology organization in the UK is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions impacting healthcare professionals. Candidates should have strong experience in C#, .Net Core, and RESTful APIs. This role is based in Harrow, offering a chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C#, .Net Core, and MVC.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into specifications.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

C#

.Net Core

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

MySQL

CI/CD

Git/GitHub

Job description

Connecting talent with opportunities in IT and Digital for a leading medical technology organisation

The Vacancy

Are you a Senior Software Developer looking to make a real impact in healthcare technology? Do you want to work on meaningful products that support medical professionals and trainees across the UK? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Senior Software Developer to join the FourteenFish team at Optum UK. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking group building world-class solutions that improve the lives of healthcare professionals.

What you’ll do

At Optum UK, we believe in the power of technology to make healthcare faster, better, and more accessible. As part of the FourteenFish team, you’ll play a key role in building tools that support clinicians and trainees in their day-to-day work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and clinicians to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Building and maintaining C#/.Net applications using best practices and design patterns.
• Developing RESTful APIs for seamless integration with internal and external systems.
• Optimising application performance and conducting code reviews.
• Contributing to continuous process improvement within the team.
• Supporting DevOps practices including CI/CD and automated deployments.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software issues to minimise downtime.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and healthcare IT trends.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting colleagues.
• Communicating clearly through documentation and technical proposals.

Who you’ll be

You’ll be an experienced software engineer who takes pride in delivering high-quality solutions. You’ll be proactive, curious, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong proficiency in C#, .Net Core, and MVC.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with AWS and cloud-based deployments.
• Proficiency with MySQL and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD, Git/GitHub, and infrastructure automation.

Location: Harrow, England, United Kingdom