Full-Stack.Net Developer

Bestway Retail; Dunnington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full-stack .NET Developer, where you will be part of a dynamic team focused on creating and maintaining innovative corporate applications. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, transitioning from desktop to cloud solutions. With a strong emphasis on quality and test automation, you will contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for software development and a desire to learn and grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Private medical insurance

22 days holiday + bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in developing WinForms applications with C#/VB.NET.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and T-SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain corporate WinForms applications.
• Assist in converting business requirements into solution designs.

Skills

C#

VB.NET

WinForms

T-SQL

Agile methodologies

Test automation

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

ASP.NET

Continuous integration platforms

Job description

Job Title: Full-stack.NET Developer

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: York

About Bestway

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.

Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East

About The Role

As a Full-stack .NET Developer you will be required to work as part of a cross-functional team comprising other developers, QA engineers, and business analysts, responsible for developing and maintaining corporate applications using C# and VB.NET and related technologies.

The role will give the ideal candidate an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of

technologies and methodologies as the focus of the .NET Development team moves from the desktop to the cloud.

Responsibilities:

• Develop corporate WinForms applications using .NET and related technologies to a high standard, both in terms of functional implementation and test automation.
• Work with business analysts to assist in the conversion of business requirements into appropriate solution designs.
• Manage source code in accordance with company policies.
• Liaise with other stakeholders in the business as appropriate.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 4 years commercial experience developing WinForms applications using C#/VB.NET.
• Passion for software development.
• Good understanding of relational database management systems, ideally Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong T-SQL knowledge.
• Knowledge of object-oriented software design and its importance for maintainability and testability in desktop applications.
• Awareness of test automation frameworks for unit, integration, and acceptance tests.
• Ability to accurately translate technical requirements and specifications into deliverables.
• Good understanding of agile/lean software development methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and development methods.
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in administering continuous integration platforms.
• Experience in Microsoft web technologies (ASP.NET, Blazer, RazorPages etc) would be beneficial.
• Any past experience with VB6 and Microsoft Access would be advantageous
  
  

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3% pension contribution
  
  

We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.