Lead IT Developer/Analyst Programmer

• We are recruiting for a Lead IT Developer/ Analyst Programmer who will lead the design, development and implementation of IT software and hardware solutions to support the Central Administrative Research Facility (CARF) and the Belfast Ophthalmic Reading Centre’s (BORC) research functions.  Responsibilities will include the maintenance and development of data capture systems used in clinical trials in CARF/BORC and in NetwORC UK. 

  The successful candidate will develop and implement solutions to improve and streamline workflow, including data and image management, quality assurance, quality control and data cleaning. The Lead IT Developer will develop and maintain database connected systems, such as websites and web forms, within a .NET environment.

  The successful candidate must have either: 

  • Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, such as Computer Science and at least 3 years’ relevant experience to include experience using two of the following: C#, Microsoft .NET, jQuery, PHP or SQL to develop applications and services

  or

  • Significant relevant professional development experience using two of the following: C#, Microsoft .NET, jQuery, PHP or SQL to develop applications and services.

  Salary: £33,797 to £40,322 per annum

  This post is available until 31 December 2022. 

  Closing date: Monday 29 June 2020

  The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences is part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences. The School is the perfect balance of world-class teaching resources and internationally recognised research infrastructure and comprises of three education and three research centres.  

  The Centre for Public (CPH) Health is one of three research Centres in the School and is based on the Royal Victoria Hospital Site. CPH is committed to identifying the epidemiological and genetic risk factors that are important for the health of the individual and of the population and to develop screening and interventions to reduce the burden of chronic diseases in the future. 

  The Belfast Ophthalmic Reading Centre (BORC) led by Prof Tunde Peto sits within CPH and undertakes grading of AMD on digitally acquired images, offers a comprehensive grading of fundus, angiographic and tomographic images of the posterior segment of the eye for a variety of diseases, and has an extensive portfolio of national and international studies.

  Further information about the School, Centres and Group Leader can be found at

  https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/

  https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/CentreforPublicHealth/

  https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/tunde-peto

  https://www.networcuk.com/Home/Belfast

  Queen’s University Belfast is a driver of innovation and talent based on excellence. Throughout the University, our academics collaborate across disciplines and with outside agencies and institutions on projects of world significance. We are connected and networked with strategic partnerships across the world, helping us to expand our impact on wider society locally, nationally and globally. The University is committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best global talent within an environment that enables them to realise their full potential.

  We are a leader in gender equality and diversity, and are one of the UK’s most successful universities in the Athena SWAN initiative which promotes gender equality and career progression. 

  The University and the School of Medicine Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality, representation, progression and success for all our staff.

  We offer competitive salaries with assured incremental progression year on year within scale, and an annual review of a cost of living increase. At Queen’s we hold work life balance in the highest regard, offering 42 days annual leave and family friendly initiatives. Our generous pension of 21.1% employer contribution and flexible retirement scheme supports our ‘people first’ strategy, and we offer a multitude of development options tailored to help you succeed within your role with us and to support you with your career progression. As an employee you will be able to access discounted award winning sports facilities, Queen’s Film Theatre and local food and beverage outlets among many others. We are immensely proud of what our University will offer you.

  For full job details and essential/desirable criteria please refer to the candidate information link on our website by clicking apply.  You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information or assistance contact Resourcing Team, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN.  Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email on resourcing@qub.ac.uk

  The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.  We welcome applications from all sections of society and particularly from people with a disability.  

  Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but, in particular circumstances, may be renewed or made permanent, subject to availability of funding.

  Ref: 20/108234

  Centre for Public Health 

  School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences