Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in a full-stack role.
• Significant hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-hosted .NET services at scale, including architecture decisions, performance tuning, and production operations.
• Deep proficiency in C# and modern.NET (6+), with strong command of async patterns, dependency injection, and building well-structured, maintainable codebases.
• Strong proficiency in React - including hooks, state management (e.g. Redux, Zustand, or React Query), component architecture, and performance optimisation. Candidates with equivalent depth in a comparable framework (e.g. Vue) will be considered.
• Solid command of TypeScript for type-safe development across the stack.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, RESTful API design, and Git-based distributed version control.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL - query planning, indexing, JSON operators - and pragmatic use of Dapper or equivalent lightweight data-access tooling.
• A strong testing culture: fast, meaningful unit tests, integration and E2E coverage, and experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).
• Proven ability to mentor peers, lead technical discussions, and influence architectural decisions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in using technology to improve patient care and healthcare outcomes.
• Commitment to working in ways that support equality and promote diversity.

Desirable Criteria

• Hands-on experience with Azure services (App Service, Container Apps, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Managed Identity, Key Vault) and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Terraform or Bicep.
• Familiarity with API gateways and message brokers (e.g. Azure API Management, Service Bus).
• Experience working with healthcare data formats or open standards (e.g. HL7, FHIR, openEHR).
• Experience working in Agile teams with mature DevOps practices.
• Grounding in security principles and data privacy in regulated or healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of observability tooling (e.g. Azure Monitor, Application Insights, OpenTelemetry)

About us

Primary Eyecare Services is the largest not-for-profit lead care provider in optometry, supporting the delivery of primary and community eye care services across England. The organization works with NHS commissioners and Trusts to provide NHS-funded enhanced eye care through a network of local optometry practices, from small independent providers to national chains. Services are delivered by accredited optometrists across more than 3,000 practices and 30 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), helping broaden access to specialist eye care. Primary Eyecare Services focuses on convenient, community-based appointments that support both patients and the wider NHS system. More information about services and locations is available at www.primaryeyecare.co.uk or via the service helpline.

Why join us?

At Primary Eyecare Services, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery while working in a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We are committed to investing in our people, recognising achievement and providing flexibility to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Right to Work: All applications must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, applications requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered.

Application Instructions: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria and your reasons for applying for this post.