Senior .NET Developer

ShortList Recruitment Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

2 onsite days per week

Job summary

ShortList Recruitment Limited in Chester, UK, is seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join a growing technology company. The role focuses on backend systems, cloud-native apps and AI-assisted engineering within a regulated environment.

You will design and build backend services using C#/.NET Core, work across the stack with frontend and cloud teams, and own technical delivery in a fast-paced setting. Hybrid work with 2 onsite days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with C# and .NET / ASP.NET Core.
• Experience deploying on Azure, AWS or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of backend APIs and SQL Server.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot, Cursor).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience in regulated or highly auditable environments.
• Experience in Agile software delivery environments.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other developers.
• Kotlin, Android or mobile development experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native applications and backend services.
• Work with frontend, cloud and platform teams across the stack.
• Take technical ownership in a fast-moving software engineering environment.
• Mentor or support other developers.
• Contribute to regulated environment compliance.

Skills

C#/.NET Core

APIs

SQL Server

Agile

Mentoring

AI-assisted tools

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

Permanent | ShortList Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 31/07/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 4717

IT & Internet

City Chester

Province Cheshire

Postal Code CH1

Job Description

Chester

ShortList Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Senior .NET Developer to join a rapidly growing technology company based in Chester.

The company are investing heavily in cloud-based platforms, scalable software solutions and AI-assisted engineering practices following a major period of growth and transformation. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative development team working on modern applications within a regulated and mission-critical environment.

As a Senior .NET Developer, you will play a key role in designing and building cloud-native applications and backend services using the latest Microsoft technologies. The role is primarily backend-focused, but candidates should feel comfortable contributing across the wider technology stack, working closely with frontend, cloud and platform technologies where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior .NET Developer who enjoys technical ownership and working within a fast-moving software engineering environment.

• Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET / ASP.NET Core
• Experience building and deploying applications within Azure, AWS or GCP
• Strong understanding of backend systems, APIs and SQL Server
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Copilot or Cursor
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines or Infrastructure as Code
• Understanding of distributed systems or message-driven architectures
• Experience working within regulated or highly auditable environments
• Exposure to Agile software delivery environments
• Experience mentoring or supporting other developers
• Kotlin, Android or mobile development experience would be beneficial

The Senior .NET Developer role is paying a salary up to £65,000 plus 20% bonus and great benefits. The role is based in Chester and offers hybrid working with 2 days required onsite per week. It is commutable from Liverpool, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Crewe and North Wales.