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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Systems Designer & Developer - **Company:** NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY - **Location:** UK - **Salary:** £43,231.0 - £52,679.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, Microsoft Word, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Design, Interoperability, Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Health Level Seven International, Web Technologies, Intersystems, GPT - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=269956 ## About the Role Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and developing systems that make a real difference to patient care?, This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to work with a wide range of technologies including: · Microsoft SQL Server · InterSystems Ensemble / Health Connect · HL7 Messaging & Interoperability · Cache ObjectScript · .NET Development · Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET) · Windows and Linux Server Platforms · Database Design and Administration Working closely with clinicians, managers, system suppliers and national NHS teams, you will play a key role in delivering reliable and innovative digital solutions that support patient care and operational services across Dumfries & Galloway. We are looking for someone with: · Experience of software design, development and implementation · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · Database administration experience · Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills · The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects · Experience working with system integrations, interfaces or healthcare systems would be advantageous, It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. 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