Alina has been part of Santé Group for three years, playing a key role behind the scenes as a mid-level developer and digital designer. From websites and apps to internal systems, she helps build the digital tools that keep everything running smoothly and make life easier for both colleagues and clients.
Can you introduce yourself and tell us what you do at Santé Group?
I’m Alina, a mid-level developer and digital designer at Santé Group. Basically, I build and maintain the websites, apps, and internal systems that keep everything running. Some days I feel more like a digital firefighter than a developer, but well I did this to myself.
What projects are you currently working on that help support our services?
I manage quite a few. I’m the admin for all our websites – and there are quite a few of them – plus I work on and maintain our apps, support systems, and other programmes built to simplify my colleagues’ lives. Every day is different, but it’s certainly busy!
How does your work as a software developer help improve outcomes for the people we support?
As a developer with a design background, vast experience, and a multicultural perspective, I always think about the user who’ll actually use the service or app. So, everything I build is clear, simple, and human. In protection and health, people don’t
want complicated platforms – they want to feel supported. If I can save someone time, reduce confusion, or just make their day easier, that’s a win.
What’s been your proudest moment or biggest achievement since joining Santé Group?
I can’t really highlight just one moment from these three years – every day is pretty much a challenge and an achievement. Joining Santé Group was a big achievement in itself, and growing every day alongside the team has been incredible. Every bit of
feedback counts, whether it’s a dry thumbs-up from my conservative boss or my colleagues praising a system that made their lives easier. Those little moments add up.
What’s one thing people might not realise about being a software developer in a healthcare organisation?
Being a developer itself is tricky – the day consists of constant problem-solving and finding solutions under pressure. Being a developer in a healthcare organisation is even trickier because everything I do is about people and meeting their needs. Every system I build affects someone’s day, maybe even their wellbeing. So, I’m not just solving technical problems; I’m thinking about clarity, accessibility, and respect for people’s time. It’s less ‘robot work’ and more ‘how can I actually help humans?’ Every single day
is a battle with something new, but that’s exactly why I love it.
