Application Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cambridge is seeking an Application Software Engineer passionate about building high-quality software. The role involves managing the full software development life cycle, including design, development, and testing. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in C#, RESTful APIs, and Agile methodologies, with a keen eye for detail and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with RESTful APIs and C# required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Write clean, robust, and high-quality software applications.
• Implement rigorous testing practices and support documentation.

Skills

C#

RESTful APIs

Agile Development

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Computer Science

Electronics

science/engineering field

Tools

WPF

ASP.NET

Linux Shell Scripting

Job description

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is looking for an Application Software Engineer who is passionate about building high-quality software and working across the full development life cycle. The position requires a strong foundation in C#, RESTful APIs, and object-oriented principles, along with the ability to collaborate in Agile environments and maintain existing software. A background in algorithm development and UI frameworks like WPF would be a great addition.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full Software Development Life Cycle: Handle all aspects, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, and training.
• Programming: Write clean, robust, and high-quality software applications.
• Create functional designs and specifications to guide development.
• Implement rigorous testing practices, including informal regression testing and writing unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
• User Documentation: Support the creation of user documentation, collaborating with technical authors.
• Code Reviews: Review code written by others and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• RESTful API Development: Experience programming and developing RESTful APIs for client-server architectures.
• C# and OOP: Strong architectural skills with knowledge of C# and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Software Design Patterns: Good understanding of software design patterns and data structures to create efficient and scalable solutions.
• Agile Development: Familiarity with the Agile Development cycle, working in sprints, and adapting to changing requirements.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging and optimising software solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Passion for producing high-quality, clean code with great attention to detail.
  

Desirable:

• Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related science/engineering field.
• Algorithm Development
• UI Frameworks: Experience with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) for creating rich desktop applications.
• Web Application Frameworks: Familiarity with ASP.NET for developing web applications.
• Linux Shell Scripting

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