Senior Digital Developer – OTDT PC – ODM
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This Senior Digital Developer role at NHS Blood and Transplant involves developing and deploying world-class digital services, application software, and database services. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, modernise legacy systems, manage servers, and contribute to DevOps practices. The role focuses on IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) and supports organ and tissue donation and transplantation systems across the UK. It offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional growth.
Essential criteria
- MSc or Advanced knowledge and substantial proven experience to Masters level in software development, with experience in one of the core technologies in the below list, while other 2 are desirable:
- 1)Oracle SQL Complex Queries, PL/SQL (both stored objects and anonymous), Advanced Queues, ORDS & Oracle APEX or
- OR IBM ODM and/or BAW development, advanced SQL queries or Azure Developer DevOps, Storage, API Manager, and Log analysis.
- Other Mandatory Skills Estimation methods, SOLID design principles, Agile / Lean and Traditional Methodologies. OOAD and UML Techniques. HTML, JavaScript, JQueryXML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, REST and SOA Web Services,Testing Strategies, Testing Tools SQL Developer as testing tool, JMeter, APEXSec, cURL and Postman,Unit Testing frameworks specific to the technologies.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
- Direct proven experience of software development methodologies and database design, in one of the core development areas Oracle PL/SQL & Oracle APEX (or) IBM ODM/BAW (or) Azure applications, while the other two are desirable.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management and maintenance of information systems across an organisation.
- Specialised knowledge of software architectures across a wide range of industry standard platforms.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
- MSc or Advanced knowledge and substantial proven experience to Masters level in software development, with experience in one of the core technologies in the below list, while other 2 are desirable:
- 1)Oracle SQL Complex Queries, PL/SQL (both stored objects and anonymous), Advanced Queues, ORDS & Oracle APEX or
- OR IBM ODM and/or BAW development, advanced SQL queries or Azure Developer DevOps, Storage, API Manager, and Log analysis.
- Other Mandatory Skills Estimation methods, SOLID design principles, Agile / Lean and Traditional Methodologies. OOAD and UML Techniques. HTML, JavaScript, JQueryXML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, REST and SOA Web Services,Testing Strategies, Testing Tools SQL Developer as testing tool, JMeter, APEXSec, cURL and Postman,Unit Testing frameworks specific to the technologies.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
- Direct proven experience of software development methodologies and database design, in one of the core development areas Oracle PL/SQL & Oracle APEX (or) IBM ODM/BAW (or) Azure applications, while the other two are desirable.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management and maintenance of information systems across an organisation.
- Specialised knowledge of software architectures across a wide range of industry standard platforms.
- Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Are you a Digital Developer looking to apply your skills in a role that truly makes a difference? NHS Blood and Transplant has an exciting opportunity for Senior Digital Developer to join our in-house development team in a supportive, inclusive environment where innovation and collaboration are valued.
This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, contributing to systems that support organ and tissue donation and transplantation across the UK. You'll help modernise legacy systems, manage servers both on-premises and in Azure cloud and contribute to DevOps practices. Were looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values teamwork and is passionate about building impactful technology.
With flexible hybrid working and a culture that champions diversity, learning and personal growth, this is a meaningful career opportunity for developers who want to build systems that matter.
This vacancy focuses on IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM).
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Digital Developer, you will develop and deploy world-class Digital services, application software and database services according to NHSBT corporate business plan using the most appropriate tools and technologies from those
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