Job Specifications
About The Company
Our company is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to transforming the public health sector. With a strong commitment to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, we leverage cutting-edge software development practices to create scalable, reliable, and secure applications. Our team comprises passionate professionals who strive to make a meaningful impact in general practice and broader healthcare services. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth, ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance healthcare applications. This role involves working on complex business problems, developing APIs, and implementing scalable solutions that support public health initiatives. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our software products, ensuring they are robust, secure, and aligned with industry standards. As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that improve healthcare services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects within the public health sector, particularly focused on general practice, and to contribute to meaningful technological advancements that benefit communities.
Qualifications
Proven experience with modern PHP frameworks, particularly Laravel
Strong knowledge of the product development lifecycle
Experience with modern frontend frameworks/libraries such as React
Proficiency in source control tools, especially GitLab
Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL
Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ) and event-driven architecture
Solid understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented principles
Experience with unit testing frameworks and test automation
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance applications and services
Create and maintain APIs and web services to support various functionalities
Work with relational and NoSQL databases to develop efficient data models
Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including testing, deployment, and monitoring
Provide technical leadership by coaching team members and conducting code reviews
Promote best practices in software engineering and contribute to architectural discussions
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues to ensure system reliability
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to maintain high code quality
Ensure compliance with company policies related to health & safety, data protection, and information security
Benefits
25 days of holiday plus an additional day for your birthday or an equivalent occasion
Cycle to Work Scheme to promote healthy commuting
Winter Flu Jabs to support employee health
Free On-Site Parking facilities
Learning and development budget, including support for professional qualifications
£1,000 employee referral bonus
Social benefits including paid social events
Buy Holiday Scheme for flexible leave management
Employee Assistance Program for personal support
Discount on Health Insurance plans
Annual Salary Review to recognize performance
Enhanced Company Sick Pay scheme
Monthly office treats such as pizza or coffee vouchers for hybrid employees
SCG mobile benefit for connected work
Equal Opportunity
SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We support applicants with disabilities and will make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process. Our aim is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of advancing healthcare through technology.