Senior Software/Infrastructure Engineer | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7083270/435-1LSC-LT-033-25 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Apr 2025