Software Developer – Accessible HealthTech (Hybrid)

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Scotland is seeking a Software Developer to help build inclusive, accessible software across multiple platforms. You will contribute to all stages of development—from specification to testing and maintenance—and ensure high quality, measurable outcomes throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes user-centred design, secure by design principles, and collaboration across teams, with hybrid working patterns between Edinburgh and Glasgow offices and remote work options.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification in software development, software engineering or other relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in a field relevant to the demands of the post.
• Significant experience of working within a software development environment producing a variety of types of products across multiple platforms using a range of technologies and software languages.
• Significant specialist experience of working on all aspects of the design, development, testing, and management of highly complex digital software applications.
• Experience of designing inclusive and secure software applications that comply with information, data, cybersecurity, accessibility policies and standards.
• Experience of delivering large and complex projects on time and to budget and working in an Agile environment.
• A sound understanding of accessibility and the principles of user-centred design.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work and collaborate effectively within and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of software development including creating the technical specification, design, development, testing and maintenance of software systems.
• Create user-centred, accessible, quality assured, and measurable software applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure the quality and performance of our digital platforms through rigorous testing and optimisation.
• Provide professional support and advice to the software development team and wider organisation.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software development and web technologies.

Skills

Software design

Agile

Accessibility

User-centred design

Collaboration

Education

Degree in software development or equivalent

Job description

Public Health Scotland is seeking a Software Developer to help build inclusive, accessible software across multiple platforms. You will contribute to all stages of development—from specification to testing and maintenance—and ensure high quality, measurable outcomes throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes user-centred design, secure by design principles, and collaboration across teams, with hybrid working patterns between Edinburgh and Glasgow offices and remote work options.