Senior Developer

Applications are invited for two Senior Developers in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute. 

We are seeking experienced software developers with an interest in web application development or infrastructure engineering. Your role will revolve around designing, implementing and maintaining essential features, data structures and protocols that power the OpenSAFELY platform. You will work with the rest of your team to build the software system and improve user experience by writing documentation and tooling. 

You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

The first post is funded by the NHS England Bennett Institute Collaboration until 31 October 2026 in the first instance. 

The second post is funded by the Primary Care and Medicines Analytical Unit until 30 November 2026 in the first instance

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click  

for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 8 May 2024. 

Interviews are expected to be held during week commencing 3 June and 10 June 2024.