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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** In Touch Now - **Location:** Borehamwood, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Security Management, Node.Js, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Queueing Systems, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, SystmOne, Twilio, WebSocket, WebRTC, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, Chatbots, Large Language Models, Software Security, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Low Latency, Production Code, Real Time Data, Terraform, Web Api - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5853571897 ## About the Role * We require at least three years commercial experience as a Software Developer, Backend Developer or Backend Software Engineer. * We require strong commercial development experience using Node.js, and Node.js or Node experience must be clearly stated on your CV. * We require experience designing and building scalable backend systems. * We require experience developing and maintaining APIs and service integrations. * We require experience working with distributed, real-time or event-driven systems. * We require familiarity with technologies such as WebSockets, message queues or streaming services. * We require experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS. * We require a strong understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases. * We require experience integrating with external APIs and third-party systems. * We require a good understanding of software architecture, application security and development best practices. * We require experience writing maintainable, testable and production-ready code. * We require strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * We require the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. * We require the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving technology environment. * We require strong communication and collaboration skills. * We require a willingness and ability to work from our Borehamwood office at least three days per week. * Desirable experience includes developing software for voice or telephony systems. * Desirable experience includes technologies such as Twilio, SIP or WebRTC. * Desirable exposure includes large language models, conversational AI or AI-driven workflows. * Desirable experience includes building systems that process streaming or real-time data. * Desirable experience includes working within healthcare or another regulated environment. * Desirable knowledge includes NHS primary care systems and workflows. * Desirable experience includes integrating with systems such as EMIS, SystmOne or online consultation platforms. * Desirable experience includes using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK. * Desirable experience includes observability, logging, monitoring and production alerting. * Desirable experience includes scaling high-availability production systems. * Desirable knowledge includes data protection, information security and privacy-by-design principles. ## Description * We design, develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js. * We build the services and infrastructure powering our real-time AI voice platform. * We develop APIs and integrations that support conversational workflows and healthcare systems. * We work on event-driven systems handling telephony, streaming data and AI-generated responses. * We integrate with external platforms, including GP clinical systems, online consultation platforms and third-party APIs. * We help design systems capable of supporting large volumes of concurrent patient interactions. * We optimise backend services for performance, reliability, scalability and low latency. * We diagnose and resolve technical issues across development and production environments. * We contribute to decisions regarding system architecture, infrastructure and engineering best practices. * We write clean, maintainable and well-tested code. * We participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards. * We work closely with product, operations and clinical teams to understand requirements and develop appropriate technical solutions. * We support the monitoring, maintenance and continued improvement of production systems. * We contribute to technical documentation and internal development processes. * We help ensure systems are developed in line with the security, privacy and reliability requirements of a healthcare environment. 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