The critical role of a DevOps engineer can be likened to the heartbeat of a digital body, providing essential support and transformation in an environment where innovation is paramount.
In the world of healthcare, a second’s delay can make a massive difference, and with the rise of Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), the healthcare sector demands the highest quality in software development. Our DevOps engineers, or “digital caretakers” as you might call them, are vital in in helping you to achieve this quality by ensuring:
In summary, the role of a Digitals for Health DevOps engineer is akin to a conductor orchestrating a seamless symphony of development, deployment, security, user engagement, and efficiency. This symphonic mastery is fundamental to the alignment with Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC) and the transformation of healthcare, enabling patient-centred, secure, and efficient service delivery. The DevOps engineer’s role, both comprehensive and pivotal, supports the heartbeat of innovation and care in the UK healthcare landscape.
A link between Development and Operations
Our highly trained DevOps engineers build bridges between typically siloed teams of development and operations. Their diverse skill set, including coding, infrastructure management, and the ability to understand administration, code review, provisioning, and source control, allows them to create a collaborative environment.
Speed and Efficiency
With our DevOps practices in place, healthcare organizations can automate and streamline elements of the software development life cycle. This leads to faster development and deployment, crucial in the healthcare sector where timely response is a life-or-death matter.
Robust Security, Compliance, DevOps Implementation
The UK healthcare industry handles sensitive data and needs to comply with various regulations. Our DevOps engineers ensure information security, implementing measures to protect against cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Systems Integration and Optimisation
From understanding user needs to designing effective systems, our DevOps engineers can create specifications and designs tailored to the unique needs of healthcare. The optimization of development processes is crucial for healthcare applications, making them aligned with business objectives and patient care goals.
Ensuring Availability, Capacity Management, and DevOps Alignment
The smooth operation of healthcare systems requires meticulous management of service availability. Our DevOps engineers will analyse, plan, and control service availability to meet the demanding and time-sensitive needs of healthcare providers.
Engaged Users and Stakeholders
A Digitals for Health DevOps engineer’s user-focused approach ensures that healthcare software meets the unique needs of its users, both patients and healthcare providers. They will liaise with stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technical requirements and healthcare goals.