Senior Software Developer jobs in London are now open at NHS Digital. Apply via JobsRivo for verified visa sponsorship roles in 2026 — no agent fees, direct employer hiring. This guide covers the full job description, salary, requirements, visa pathway, and application steps for senior software developer jobs in London.

About NHS Digital

NHS Digital, now part of NHS England, builds the digital infrastructure that powers the National Health Service across England, supporting 1.6 million staff and 60+ million patients.

Role Overview

We are hiring Senior Software Developers at NHS Digital based in London, UK. The role is a permanent full-time position with Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship and a structured pathway toward long-term residency for qualifying candidates and their immediate family members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain core NHS digital services using cloud-native patterns
• Lead code reviews and technical mentoring for mid-level engineers
• Champion accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) and GOV.UK Service Standard
• Collaborate with product, UR and clinical safety colleagues
• Own production reliability, observability and on-call rotations
• Drive secure-by-design practices aligned to NCSC guidance

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years professional software engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript / Node.js / .NET / Java
• AWS or Azure cloud delivery experience
• Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary GBP 62,000–GBP 78,000 (Band 8a) plus High Cost Area Supplement and NHS Pension Scheme.

• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship with Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years
• NHS Pension Scheme (one of the best in the UK)
• 27–33 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working with London office anchor
• Cycle to Work and salary-sacrifice schemes

Working Environment

Modern London office near Canary Wharf with collaborative teams using GDS-aligned tools (Jira, GitHub Enterprise, Splunk).

Training & Career Progression

NHS Digital sponsors AWS/Azure certifications, internal Tech Academy modules and pathways toward Principal Engineer and Lead Architect.

Why Apply Through JobsRivo

The NHS is the UK’s largest sponsor of skilled worker visas in the public sector and offers exceptional long-term stability and family migration options. JobsRivo curates only verified visa-sponsored vacancies, links you directly to the employer’s official careers page, and never charges job seekers any fee.

Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support

NHS Digital provides full Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship including legal filing fees, immigration counsel, biometrics, and dependant visas where applicable. Successful candidates also receive relocation allowance, up to 30 days of temporary accommodation, flight tickets for the employee and immediate family, and onboarding support to help settle into UK.

How to Apply

Click the Apply Now button on this listing to be redirected to NHS Digital’s official careers portal. Prepare an updated CV, cover letter referencing the Senior Software Developer role, copies of academic transcripts, professional certifications, and a valid passport scan before starting the application. Shortlisted candidates are contacted within 10–14 working days for a virtual interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role open to international applicants? Yes — NHS Digital actively sponsors qualified overseas candidates under the Skilled Worker Visa programme.

Are recruitment fees charged? No. Neither NHS Digital nor JobsRivo charges any fee at any stage of the hiring or relocation process.

Can my family relocate with me? Yes — dependant visas for spouse and children are included under the same sponsorship.