NET Software Developer

EMBS Engineering; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed engineering firm in the UK is seeking two .NET Software Developers to join their established team. The roles involve backend-focused development on modern .NET applications and support for legacy systems. You will work on feature builds, coding in C# and .NET 8, and managing SQL Server databases. The ideal candidates should have solid experience with ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework Core, and a collaborative approach within a supportive team culture. A competitive salary and hybrid work are on offer.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for technical growth

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience with ASP.NET MVC and C# required.
• Practical experience with Entity Framework Core and LINQ is essential.
• Confidence working with SQL Server in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new functionality within ASP.NET MVC applications.
• Develop well-structured backend code using C# and .NET 8.
• Write and optimize SQL Server queries.

Skills

ASP.NET MVC

C#

Entity Framework Core

SQL Server

JavaScript

Git

Tools

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

We re looking for two .NET Software Developers to join an established engineering team working across a mix of modern .NET applications and long-standing platforms. These roles suit developers who enjoy backend-focused work, care about code quality, and want exposure to both new feature delivery and system improvement.

Software Developer (x2)
Core Tech: .NET ASP.NET MVC SQL Server Azure
Location: Derby/Hybrid (1 2 days in the office every other week)
Salary: c£55,000 + Benefits

One of the two roles will suit someone with knowledge or previous experience working on VB.NET applications. This will form only a small part of the position, focused on supporting a legacy system, with the majority of the role centred on modern .NET development and ongoing platform improvement.

You ll be working across a range of business-critical applications, contributing to ongoing development, maintenance, and improvement. Day to day, you ll be involved in everything from feature builds through to investigating issues and refining how the team works.

Key responsibilities include

• Designing and building new functionality within ASP.NET MVC applications
• Developing well-structured backend code using C# and .NET 8
• Working with Entity Framework Core to manage data access and performance
• Writing and optimising SQL Server queries
• Debugging and resolving issues across the application stack
• Reviewing code and contributing to shared development standards
• Working closely with QA, Product, and other developers throughout delivery
• One position will support a legacy system in VB.NET and contribute to its ongoing improvement

What We re Looking For

• Solid commercial experience with ASP.NET MVC and C#
• Practical experience using Entity Framework Core and LINQ
• Confidence working with SQL Server in a production environment
• Basic front-end capability using JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS
• Experience using Git for version control
• Awareness of unit testing and an ability to write and maintain simple tests

Useful, But Not Essential

• Previous exposure to VB.NET or older .NET applications
• Experience working in Microsoft Azure environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of clean code practices, SOLID principles, or modern architectural patterns

What s On Offer

• Salary to c£55,000
• Hybrid working arrangement and a stable, well-established development environment
• Opportunity to work across both modern and legacy systems
• Supportive team culture with room to grow technically

If you re looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and the chance to improve real-world systems, get in touch to learn more or apply now.