[ref. g27257922] Senior Software/Infrastructure Engineer - East Lancashire Hospitals
Job overview
This role is a senior technical position focused on cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation, providing expert guidance, troubleshooting, and mentoring to teams. You will play a crucial role in shaping the architecture, development, and deployment of secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based research environments within L&SC SDE and TRE.
Ideally you will possess strong expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, cloud platforms—particularly Azure—and Infrastructure as Code. You should have experience in software development for cloud environments, incorporating DevOps practices to streamline processes and improve efficiency.A proven ability to design and document enterprise-level architectures and solutions is essential. Additionally, you should be skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing performance within virtualized computing environments. Strong stakeholder management capabilities are also important, with the ability to align technology solutions effectively with both business and research objectives.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities for this role include providing technical leadership as a subject matter expert in Kubernetes, cloud technologies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), supporting teams with best practices and effective problem resolution. You will be responsible for designing and implementing containerized solutions using Kubernetes, while integrating cloud services and DevOps principles through tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep.Strategic planning is a vital aspect of the role, and you will contribute to long-term cloud infrastructure strategies that align with customer needs and compliance requirements. You will engage closely with project managers, development teams, and external partners to capture technical requirements and translate them into scalable, secure solutions.
Ensuring compliance with NHS Information Governance standards, security policies, and enterprise architecture will also be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
This is an unmissable opportunity for a highly skilled cloud professional to drive innovation, scalability, and security within a mission-critical digital research infrastructure.
Working for our organisation
Why Choose OneLSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
About Us: With over 1000 beds, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence. Our specialties range from the conventional to the extraordinary, as we proudly serve as a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, and Renal Medicine.
Your Impact: Be part of a team that's not just meeting healthcare needs but exceeding them. Whether you're in Neurosciences, Trauma, Oncology, or Renal Medicine, your contribution matters. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is the nexus where expertise meets compassion, and we're inviting you to make a difference.
Open to All Applications: This is not just a job; it's a calling. One LSC and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from individuals across various trusts, fostering diversity, and enriching our healthcare community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Work closely with the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), technical teams, and research software engineers to architect, develop, and deploy cutting-edge digital research infrastructure.
- Develop containerized applications using Python and modern cloud technologies.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of high-availability, scalable solutions for research environments.
- Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (preferably Azure) and implement CI/CD workflows for seamless deployments.
See attached Job description for a details.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- Vendor qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrable previous experience developing solutions that utilise and fully leverage the capabilities of Kubernetes for orchestration of containers and supporting cloud services
- Further demonstrate experience in developing software solutions that are designed to leverage the capabilities of cloud technology.
- Firm understanding of DevOps principles with experience in development of Infrastructure as code, using technologies such as terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, or similar.
- Good awareness of concepts unique to software development in the NHS, such as information governance, clinical governance, HSCN and others.
- Extensive experience in software development, cloud computing, and data management.
- Strong understanding of data security, GDPR, and NHS Information Governance principles.
- Experience with database management (SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL) and big data processing.
- Proven experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
- Experience in high-performance computing (HPC), parallel processing, or distributed systems
- Experience working in NHS, academia, or healthcare research settings
- Experience working with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and supporting services.
- Demonstrate firm understanding of Custom Resource Definitions and the Kubernetes operator model.
- Good understanding of trusted research environments
- Working within a regional healthcare collaborative environment.
- Good understanding of working across the L&SC Region.
- Knowledge of machine learning, AI, or advanced statistical analysis.
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
- This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
- Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary.However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email [email protected] or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH