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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** gb IPRS Group - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Health Informatics, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Cyber Security, Databases, DevOps, JSON, Node.Js, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Technical Debt, Backend, Git, Core Data, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-engineer/iprs-group-job108185523 ## About the Role Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience E . Relevant software development, Microsoft Azure or cloud certification D . Training, certification or CPD relating to healthcare technology or HL7 FHIR D Experience & Knowledge Essential: Substantial professional experience developing and supporting modern web applications Commercial experience using TypeScript/JavaScript, and React or a comparable component-based framework Experience developing backend services or APIs using a modern server-side technology, consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON Experience working with databases and understanding core data modelling concepts Experience using Git-based source control and collaborative development workflows Experience writing automated unit and/or integration tests Understanding of secure application development, including authentication, authorisation and protection of sensitive data Experience working within an agile software development environment Desirable: Experience using well-governed AI-assisted coding approaches Experience with or exposure to HL7 FHIR, or coding against Medplum or another FHIR server/platform Commercial experience in the healthcare, rehabilitation, health insurance or related industries Experience with healthcare terminology such as SNOMED CT or ICD-10 Experience with containers, infrastructure-as-code or cloud-native application deployment Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and deploying applications into staged environments Skills & Characteristics Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills - able to convert business requirements into software Able to identify when requirements are unclear and work with colleagues to resolve ambiguity Able to participate constructively in code reviews, technical discussions and agile planning Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues Able to manage competing development tasks and deliver work predictably Collaborative, comfortable working as part of a team, supports team psychological safety and feedback Keen to develop knowledge in the healthcare domain Comfortable asking questions, challenging unclear requirements, and working to resolve ambiguity Strong attention to detail ## Description Translate business requirements for Handl's electronic healthcare record / case management system into technical delivery, using both hand-written and AI assisted coding approaches . Design, develop and maintain applications and services using the technologies adopted by the team, including React, .Net or Node.js, and Medplum FHIR Server, with appropriate use of FHIR standards and APIs . Work as part of the agile delivery team, following and improving DevOps practices, including source control, automated build and deployment pipelines, environment management and release processes . Promote automated testing and appropriate quality controls, building testing into the development lifecycle rather than relying primarily on manual assurance . Design and develop software appropriate consideration for security, privacy, resilience, performance, maintainability and observability . Help maintain effective engineering documentation, while keeping documentation proportionate and practical . Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the platform, identifying opportunities to simplify the architecture, reduce technical debt and improve developer productivity., Work collaboratively with product, clinical, operational, data and technology colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions . Take part in Agile delivery practices including planning sessions, refinements and demonstrations . Investigate and support the resolution of production issues, helping identify root causes and ensuring lessons are incorporated into future development, alongside colleagues in IT service, and third-party providers . Develop/maintain an understanding of healthcare informatics standards, particularly FHIR . Keep knowledge of relevant technologies, software engineering practices and security principles up to date and recommend improvements where they provide clear value . Ensure development activities are undertaken in accordance with Handl Group policies and applicable information governance, data protection, cyber security and regulatory requirements . Build effective working relationships across the wider technology teams and with relevant suppliers . Support other reasonable duties including software development activities across the Handl group . Undertake occasional business travel to Handl group offices, including typically monthly travel to IPRS Group HO (outskirts of Ipswich) or London