Senior Software Developer

Platform Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A European tech company in Reading seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain a secure messaging platform. Responsibilities include leading microservices development, maintaining APIs, and ensuring software quality. Candidates must have strong .NET development skills, as well as proficiency in C#, Python, and SQL Server. This role offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in .NET development and modern coding practices.
• Ability to design and develop microservices and APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of microservices and infrastructure.
• Design and maintain APIs for the messaging platform.
• Test, troubleshoot, and verify systems.

Skills

Strong knowledge of .NET development

C#

Python

Entity Framework

Tools

SQL Server

T-SQL

Job description

Title : Senior Software Engineer

Location : Reading

Work Setup : Hybrid

We’re working with a European tech company with a presence in Reading that is building a brand-new, secure messaging and alerting platform, used for things like fire alarms, emergency calls, and IoT safety systems. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team.

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their next-generation C# communications platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of microservices and infrastructure for a messaging platform.
• Design and maintain APIs for managing the platform and integrating systems.
• Provide expertise in an Agile team and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Test, troubleshoot, and verify systems to ensure they work reliably.
• Make sure software meets industry standards and security requirements.
• Suggest and evaluate new technologies to improve performance and maintainability.
• Lead development for Windows environments, including services and tools.
• Document design specs, test procedures, and technical updates.

Key Requirements

• Strong knowledge of .NET development and modern coding practices.
• Skilled in C#, Python, .NET 8.0+, and Entity Framework.
• Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, and stored procedure…