Software Application Engineer

Unisys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a highly skilled Software Application Engineer to join their team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting complex applications, ensuring compliance with project standards, and collaborating closely with business analysts. This role requires a deep understanding of C# and .NET Framework, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in software application engineering, especially in banking or Fintech.
• Deep understanding of C# and .NET Framework.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support complex applications/projects.
• Collaborate with business analysts and testing teams.
• Lead process improvement and technical automation efforts.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GIT

Bruno

Nexus

Job description

What success looks like in this role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Application Engineer to join our team. This role requires application development and support involving supporting C#, .NET Framework. Travel to the client’s site in Manchester is required at least two days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support complex applications/projects
• Design requirements that comply with project standards
• Configure, program, and test applications/technical architecture components
• Fix defects and performance-related problems
• Ensure compliance with project standards through design, coding, and testing reviews
• Collaborate with business analysts and testing teams to understand requirements and issues
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with developers, designers, and architects
• Maintain integrity of dev, test, and production environments
• Lead process improvement and technical automation efforts
• Provide regular status updates to project lead/manager
• Assist less experienced team members with training/tasks

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Experience in software application engineering, especially in banking or Fintech
• Must have deep understanding of C#, .NET Framework
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GIT, Bruno, Nexus, and other modern tools)
• Strong skills in configuring, programming, and testing applications
• Proficiency in fixing defects and performance-related problems
• Ability to work closely with business analysts and testing teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to explore alternative solutions
• Experience in code reviews and collaboration with developers, designers, and architects
• Leadership in process improvement and technical automation
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Knowledge of ClearPath (COBOL on ClearPath 2200) and ePortal is an added advantage
• Strong critical thinking, structured fault analysis, and problem-solving abilities

If you are passionate about software application engineering and have the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!