IT LEAD DEVELOPER

IPRS Health are an award-winning, APPTS accredited provider of Mental Health Services, putting patients at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a smooth and successful journey to recovery. We work for a diverse range of clients, including the NHS with our services having a huge impact into improving the lives of thousands of people every year. Originally solely a provider for just physiotherapy, today IPRS Health is regarded as one of the UK’s leading providers of quality corporate absence management services including: Physiotherapy : CBT : Counselling : Workplace Services : Workshops We take pride in our innovative approach, combining traditional treatments with new innovative methods to improve our patient's experience and results, whilst helping keep costs down for our clients. IPRS Health has an extensive in-house team of multidisciplinary clinicians which, coupled with our carefully selected and managed national clinical network, can provide a first-class service, throughout the UK. We are looking for a Lead Developer to lead and support the future development and growth of our internal development team We are now expanding our team and looking for an experienced IT Lead Developer. The IT Lead Developer will be responsible for the future development of all internal systems, including: Main job duties: · Offer support of inhouse solutions internally within the company · To design, implement, test and document new systems written in C# / .NET 8 with a SQL backend. · To maintain and develop existing systems written in C# with a SQL backend · To write software in an OO (Object Orientated) way · Modification and maintenance of SQL Server databases · To translate specifications into technical specifications · To research, review and recommend the latest proven technological advances in the sector. · To complete relevant tasks and projects to a high standard in an agreed timeframe. · To be a Self-motivated, flexible person who has the confidence to bring new ideas to the team · To research, review and recommend the latest proven technological advances in the sector. . To complete relevant tasks and projects to a high standard in an agreed timeframe. We are looking for our new IT Lead Developer to be a team player and to be motivated to contribute to helping thousands each year. To be seriously considered for this role, please have the following: Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Computer Programming or related subjects (E) MSCE qualifications.(D) Experience & Knowledge: Minimum 8 years’ experience in the following technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, XML, Web Services. (E) Experienced using Microsoft Visual Studio. (E) Experienced using Microsoft SQL Server (E) Knowledge of MVC (D) Knowledge of automated testing (D) Ability to produce written communications (e.g. training documents, project plans) which are clear and readily understood(E) Practical experience of project managing software development work (E) A reasonable understanding of web design principles (D) Skills: Must have very good interpersonal skills and the ability to act efficiently in a highly demand-led environment. (E) Must have the ability to interact with peers, subordinates and managers to promote and provide solutions to business related problems. (E) Must be able to take responsibility for own work with minimal supervision in a proactive manner. (E) Must be able to work unsupervised, able to prioritise own workload and share progress. (E) Willingness to learn new skills and keep up-to-date with the latest technologies (E) Ability to time manage in order to meet agreed deadlines in a demanding environment (E) The applicant will need to be able to demonstrate an excellent level of technical knowledge and be able to apply the knowledge in a structured approach to solve IT issues Salary:£40,000 - £50,000 per annum Hours:40 hours per week Mon-Fri Location:Hybrid working / Claydon, Suffolk IP6 ** You will need to be within easy reach of our office location ** Position:Permanent Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling High-street discounts 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days’ bank holidays; increasing with completed years’ service & opportunity to purchase additional leave Moving Day Leave Membership of the Company pension scheme Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500 Environmental Initiatives Westfield Health Cash Plan Free Eye Tests every 2 years Free annual Flu-Vaccination Free parking when on site