About Us
UCL inaugurated the Institute of Health Informatics (IHI) in August 2014, under the Faculty of Population Health Sciences. IHI’s mission is to lead high-quality, data-intensive research aimed at enhancing health outcomes on local, national, and international fronts. The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is UCL’s largest research-based faculty, integrating eight distinct institutes. For further details, visit UCL Population Health Sciences.
About the Role
The Institute of Health Informatics seeks a Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic and welcoming team. This role offers a rare opportunity to collaborate with seasoned health data scientists, informaticians, statisticians, and clinical epidemiologists. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in statistical analysis and the presentation of findings derived from large-scale national and rich local health record data resources. Responsibilities include working alongside other developers to integrate new features into the CogStack NLP platform and assisting with the deployment of CogStack tools on UCLH servers.
The position is funded until 31 July 2027, with potential for further funding.
For an informal discussion, please contact Kawsar Noor at [email protected]. For recruitment process queries, contact Anita Gorasia at [email protected]. Please submit only a CV and complete the provided questionnaire; no additional information is required at this stage.
About You
We seek a motivated full-stack developer with a keen interest in creating scalable web applications. The ideal candidate should either possess experience with or be eager to learn front-end libraries such as Vue.js or React. Strong programming skills in Python, specifically with RESTful libraries like Flask and FastAPI, are essential. Knowledge of database languages, including SQL and Elasticsearch, is also required. Experience with front-end visualization tools such as D3.js and Streamlit is highly desirable.
A relevant degree and experience with containerization technologies such as Docker are essential. Strong skills in database languages, particularly SQL and Elasticsearch, are expected.
If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become part of an inclusive, valued, and proud team.
Please carefully review the job description before applying and ensure your application addresses the specified essential and desirable criteria.
What We Offer
We welcome applications for part-time, flexible, and job-sharing arrangements wherever possible.
In addition to the exciting opportunities this role offers, we provide numerous benefits, including:
- 41 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time staff: 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- On-site gym
- Employee assistance program
For more information, visit UCL Reward and Benefits.
UCL’s Ways of Working for professional services aims to support colleagues to be successful and content at UCL by sharing expectations about how we work. Learn more at UCL Ways of Working.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We strive for a community that mirrors the diversity of global talent, ensuring equality of opportunity, and fostering a fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups in UCL’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI individuals, and women for Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at UCL Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion