Job Description

As Lead Developer you will build on our existing web services and RCPCH member clinical digital tools to deliver the resources that children\'s doctors and their teams need in order to provide high quality health care, both in the UK and internationally.

As well as being a strong developer with proven skills, the successful candidate can expect to work with clinicians, learn about children\'s health and wellbeing, and make a difference improving children\'s health globally.

Our core tools are Python/Django, Javascript/React and Flutter/Dart, however this may change over time as we continue to develop our portfolio of APIs, websites, mobile apps and documentation. We are aware our stacks cover a wide range of technologies and as such, in-post training will be provided for all unfamiliar frameworks and tools.

A keen learner with good generic problem-solving skills will fit better than a specialist in any one specific area.

The College is a strong supporter of open-source development and to this end all its clinical software is open source. Candidates with demonstrable open-source experience and contributions will be at an advantage.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with our existing development team to further develop and support our existing web-based, API and mobile capabilities across a range of needs / stakeholders.
• Adopt existing best-practice usage of modern development toolsets and methodologies, including Git, GitHub, Microsoft Azure, API Management, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Docker, Twelve-Factor Apps and security by design.
• Robustly manage user experience via communication, documentation, prioritisation and development of bug fixes and feature improvements.
• Assist the Commercial team in devising, developing, and managing new business opportunities via agreements / contracts to develop digital capabilities in the healthcare and member management spaces.
• Create all capabilities with an internationally focused mindset, to ensure widest possible global uptake of the powerful capabilities we are creating.
• Collaborate and / or lead on improving the integration between our internal and external, bespoke and off-the-shelf, digital products, services and platforms, in pursuit of a truly excellent and empowering member experience and optimal organisational efficiency.
• Work with the digital senior leadership team to recommend and take forward wide ranging digital development plans in support of Paediatricians and Children both in the UK and globally.
• Act as a catalyst for continual improvement across all functions / teams within the College, working to develop and expand the RCPCH tech team in size and capability.
• Be a leader in the team driving the innovative mindset necessary for the child health sector to leverage all potentially valuable technologies and digital approaches to truly transform UK and global child healthcare standards.
• Contribution to developing the RCPCH house style and our Playbook, in terms of development best practices
• A commitment to good documentation, a willingness to maintain and update the existing code base.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 21,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have smaller offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The RCPCH wants to represent all the communities we serve. Appointment will be made solely on merit. However, the College is particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and/or candidates with a disability who are currently under-represented at this level of the organisation.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4-week cycle and the remainder from home.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health