Contract C# Software Developer

Lumesse; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group UK in Milton Keynes seeks a skilled Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract) to join our Group Technology team. You will develop, support and enhance business systems using .NET technologies and SQL Server, with a hybrid pattern of one or two days per week in the Milton Keynes office.

The role emphasizes modern web app development, Azure cloud, AI integration, TDD testing and strong SQL Server skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern web architectures and frameworks.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Experience using AI in software teams.
• Strong SQL Server knowledge.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with best practices in software development and deployment.
• Implement coding standards and best practices.
• Use operational data to improve stability and performance of applications.
• Use AI to improve productivity.
• Maintain documentation and release notes.
• Consider application security throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify dependencies and mitigate risks across the organization.
• Work solo or with other engineers on projects as needed.
• Create secure, high-performing n-tier applications using SQL.
• Contribute to improving team processes and methodologies.
• Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with teams to align with testing frameworks.

Skills

React JS

Azure

AI in software

TDD

SQL Server

OO design

Agile/Scrum

Web app development

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract) to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance our business systems using .NET technologies and SQL Server.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment
• Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards
• Use operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applications
• Use AI to improve productivity
• Maintain documentation and release notes
• Have awareness of application security considerations
• Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences
• Effectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization
• Work alone or alongside other Software Engineers on projects where necessary
• Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL
• Contribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider team
• Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness
• Work with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks

Experience and Skills Required:

• Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JS
• Experience with Azure
• Experience of working with AI in a software engineering team
• Skilled in software testing methodologies including TDD
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills
• Developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions
• Excellent skills in SQL Server
• Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job
• Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environment
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment

Highly Desirable:

• Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading
• Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures
• Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation
• Microsoft certified status

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.