.Net Software Developer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 5,319,000 - 7,575,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is recruiting a C#/.NET Developer for a UK-based role supporting RAF in service combat aircraft systems. The position is hybrid with three days onsite in Warton, Preston and two days remote, on a 12-month initial contract.

The ESS desktop client uses .NET C#/WPF and Oracle databases. You will join a skilled team applying strong software engineering principles and contributing to maintenance, tests, and documentation while exploring new technologies.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive C# ability with experience in VB6 and in WPF/WinForms.
• Experience with Oracle/SQL databases and modern source control/tools.
• Familiar with lifecycle processes, attention to detail, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of system requirements to influence software design.
• Implementation and configuration of new functionality with maintainable code.
• Production of Unit/Module Tests & Software Documents with appropriate coverage.
• Provision of software support to the Systems Build, Integration & Test Teams.
• Research new development techniques and introduce them to the team.

Skills

C#

VB6

WPF/WinForms

Test Driven Development

Design Patterns

SOLID

Agile methodologies

Tools

Git

ClearCase

Azure DevOps

Oracle

SQL

Entity Framework

TFS

Job description

C#.Net Developer

Warton, Preston (Hybrid working with 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

12 Months initially

£46.80ph inside IR35 / Umbrella

Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current / transferrable SC clearance in place.

Role Description

• This role is for a Software Engineer who will develop and maintain a suite of products that support the RAFs in service combat aircraft.
• The Engineering Support Subsystem (ESS) is critical to the operation of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
• RAF personnel use ESS to communicate with the aircraft integrated monitoring and recording systems to retrieve information, diagnose faults and ensure that the air force can adequately protect the UK and its interests 24/7.
• This role is UK-based with the opportunity to work flexibly.
• ESS is primarily a .Net (C#/WPF) desktop client application developed using Visual Studio, harnessing an Oracle database.
• A number of smaller niche utilities including a ruggedized tablet are also being developed which represent opportunities for varied development activities.
• As an ESS Software Developer you will join a software development team with strong software engineering principles.

Core Duties

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Analysis of system requirements to influence the software design and contribute to project planning.
• Implementation and configuration new functionality ensuring a maintainable code base.
• Production of Unit/Module Tests & Software Documents with the appropriate coverage.
• Provision of software support to the Systems Build, Integration & Test Teams during formal qualification activities.
• Research new development techniques and toolsets and provide recommendations for the team direction. Introduce new technologies into the development team. Provide instruction and support to colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge:

Essential:

• The successful candidate will have comprehensive C# ability with experience in VB6 and experience using WPF/WinForms.

Desirable:

• Have experience with any of the following Source Control (e.g. "Git or ClearCase"), Automated Testing (e.g. "Coded UI or Rational Robot"), COM, .Net Interop, Oracle, SQL, XML (XSD/XSLT), Entity Framework and Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps.
• We are looking for someone who values application development lifecycle processes, who has attention to detail and is a proactive communicator. Our team of developers are supportive and collaborative and we're looking for someone who will complement those behaviours.

Skills:

• Experience with Test Driven Development, Design Patterns, SOLID and agile development methodologies are advantageous.