Research Systems Technical Developer

The role

The role holder develops and supports research systems for clinical trials in line with regulatory requirements, research governance policies and requirements of the funders. The role holder plans, maintains and develops research systems to store information from local and multi-centre clinical trials, and creates user interfaces to enable data entry and reporting for users within the University and external organisations. You will join an existing team with the Bristol Trials Centre at the university of Bristol.

What will you be doing?

• Use software design methodologies to design and develop local user interfaces, data platforms and web applications e.g ASP.NET, PHP.
• Maintain data quality within information systems by writing complex SQL queries and update routines to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and study protocols.
• Analyse processes to identify user requirements for new and existing information systems.
• Collaborate with Chief Investigators and other stakeholders to achieve suitable and effective information system builds including identifying IT resources required.
• Write technical documents relating to the configuration and support of information systems.
• Manage information security by planning and implementing backup routines, controlling, and auditing access to research systems, software patching ensuring high availability of critical systems.
• Keep up to date by maintaining programming knowledge and evaluating new developments in database design, data capture, technology, and software tools

You should apply if

You have:

• A strong track record of designing, developing, delivering, testing, and deploying web applications, databases and data platforms
• First degree in Computing, Information Technology or related subject or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience of reviewing and interpret ongoing business requirements and recommending relevant solutions
• In depth experience of using software design and programming languages
• A flexible attitude to working both as part of a busy team and independently
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-tasking, and prioritising as necessary with excellent time management skills and an ability to work to deadlines
• Proactive approach to problem solving, idea creation and suggesting/driving change
• An understanding of the importance of data protection and security
• A knowledge of clinical trials, NHS environment or Agile development methods are desirable

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended with funding for one year

Shift pattern: 35 hours per week

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 30/11/2023

For informal queries please contact: Jana Kirwan, Jana.Kirwan@bristol.ac.uk 

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