Senior Developer

RPS Group Plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned tech solutions provider is seeking an experienced Senior Developer to enhance their Digital Solutions team. You will play a vital role in developing cloud-based solutions for diverse international clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Microsoft Azure and Angular frameworks. The role includes collaborating with teams on software lifecycle aspects, testing, and supporting applications. Join a company that values innovation and offers a strong personal development framework.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible working options

Wellbeing prioritization

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in a commercial environment.
• Strong background in Microsoft Azure and cloud-based solutions.
• Proficient in Angular, C#, .Net, and API development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, test, and support cloud applications.
• Collaborate with a software development team on all lifecycle aspects.
• Maintain existing solutions and provide troubleshooting support.

Skills

Experience in a commercial software development environment

Microsoft Azure based solutions

Azure Cloud SaaS product development

Angular UI framework

C# & .Net

API development

UI development best practices

Unit testing

GIT for source control

Database Development (SQL Server, Cosmos)

Client facing experience

Azure DevOps

Requirements gathering

Infrastructure as code (Bicep)

GIS awareness

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join our established Client Digital Solutions team responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions across both our UK and NL services sectors and our wider international clients.

As an experienced Senior Developer, you will become a key member of a core team developing market‑leading cloud‑based digital solutions to our clients.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, test and support cloud applications.
• Working as part of a dedicated software development team, under the guidance of technical lead members on all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Involvement in the development of new external software solutions.
• Use Microsoft Azure to develop and deploy software solutions in line with agreed architecture.
• Assist in the creation of backlog items, size estimation and translation of backlog items into effective and efficient running code, ensuring acceptance criteria are met.
• Testing and deploying cloud applications using continuous integration, code quality checks and distribution pipelines.
• Ensuring non‑functional requirements including security considerations are met in the development of the solutions.
• Supporting existing solutions and assisting in their maintenance and support.
• Providing additional application troubleshooting and support where necessary.
• Producing suitable end user / technical documentation and guidance notes.
• Working closely with other developers and software testers to ensure a high level of quality in your development.
• Adhere to defined development processes and standards.
• Effective time management to ensure deadlines are met and issues are raised appropriately.
• Assist in the mentoring of junior members of the team as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a commercial software development environment.
• Knowledge & experience in developing Microsoft Azure based solutions.
• Proven Azure Cloud SaaS product development experience.
• Extensive experience in Angular UI framework.
• Strong knowledge of C# & .Net.
• API development experience.
• Good knowledge of UI development, including design patterns and best practices.
• Experience and application of unit testing within development.
• Familiarity with source control processes and techniques (GIT).
• Experience in Database Development (SQL Server, Cosmos or similar).
• Client facing experience (at a technical level).
• Experience in Azure DevOps to undertake project related tasks (Backlog, Repo, CICD).
• Requirements gathering experience (including production and estimation of backlog items).
• Infrastructure as code (Bicep) experience.
• GIS experience / awareness.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset.
• Attention to detail and time management.

What's in it for you?

We're an accredited training provider – from entry level to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we're happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you're not a number, you're part of the solution.