About this role
Salary: £28,000 - 40,000 per year
Requirements
- Were looking for evidence of software-building skills, demonstrated through professional work, significant personal projects, or substantial college or university projects.
- Were looking for practical experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and React, an understanding of web applications, and the ability to investigate and debug problems. Experience with Next.js and GraphQL would be valuable.
- We value an understanding of UX, including the ability to create clear, accessible, consistent experiences using useful interface patterns.
- Were looking for hands-on experience with AI coding tools in real projects, including the ability to guide tools, evaluate their output, and take responsibility for code correctness, security, and maintainability.
- We value a collaborative approach: asking questions, explaining your thinking, responding constructively to feedback, and solving problems with others.
- A particular degree or minimum number of years in employment is not required; we do expect convincing evidence of skills, curiosity, and ability to learn.
- We particularly welcome experience in NHS, healthcare, pathology, or life sciences settings; familiarity with UI design systems; experience improving interfaces using user feedback; and experience with automated testing, CI/CD, or cloud deployment. These are advantages, not requirements.
- The posting asks applicants to state their residence status and permanent right to work in the UK; work authorisation in the United Kingdom is required.
- Applications must include a CV and covering letter to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Well work with you to build and improve applications using React, Next.js, and GraphQL.
- Youll work with product owners and colleagues to understand user needs and translate them into practical solutions.
- Youll create clear, consistent interfaces using established UX principles and interaction patterns.
- Youll consider accessibility, navigation, forms, feedback, and error handling as part of everyday development.
- Youll use AI coding tools and agents to support development, break work into manageable tasks, and review and test the results.
- Youll contribute to code reviews, automated tests, documentation, and our development and delivery practices.
- Youll learn from colleagues, share what you discover, and take increasing ownership as your skills develop.
- Youll work with software engineers, data scientists, and product owners to turn complex requirements into reliable, easy-to-use software.
Technologies
- AI
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- GitHub
- GraphQL
- Support
- JavaScript
- React
- Security
- TypeScript
- Web
- UX UI Design
- Frontend
More
Were Certus Technology Associates Ltd, developing software and data analytics to address healthcare challenges and support NHS healthcare professionals and life sciences organisations. Our products and services include workforce management, rare disease care, quality and training management, and diagnostic support. Youll join our friendly, collaborative Exeter team and work with experienced colleagues, customers, and our Sheffield team on technology intended to improve services and patient care.
This is an early-career, full-time, permanent role based in our Exeter office, with normal working in the office five days a week; we value in-person collaboration and learning and can accommodate flexibility around personal circumstances. The salary is £28,000–£40,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. We offer 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service to a maximum of 25 days plus bank holidays.
We welcome applicants who already live locally, are returning to Devon, or are planning a move to Exeter. Applicants may include relevant project links, screenshots, a portfolio, or GitHub where shareable; we understand commercial work may be confidential. We do not accept applications through agencies.
last updated 44 week of 2026