SeniorSoftware Developer

Bowerford Associates Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Exeter is looking for Senior C# / .NET Software Developers to create innovative solutions. The role requires in-office collaboration two days a week and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible health options, bonuses, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in C#, Agile methodologies, and relevant education. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Health insurance

Flexible working options

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth commercial experience in Analysis and Design, C#, MVC, .NET framework, SOLID Principles.
• Experience in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment.
• Good communicator for meetings and agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Follow and seek to improve Agile methodologies for software solutions.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to understand customer requirements.
• Perform critical assessments and identify appropriate acceptance criteria.

Skills

C#

MVC

Agile & Scrum methodologies

TSQL/SQL

Test Automation

JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React)

Refactoring

Unit Testing

Experience with entity frameworks

Pair Programming / Mob Programming

Education

IT-related degree

Tools

Agentic AI (e.g. Copilot, Gemini)

Job description

Overview

I am searching for a number of Senior C# / .NET Software Developers who can use their development skills and expertise to produce high quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of customers. You will work openly and collaboratively with a diverse range of technical and subject matter experts within the technology department and throughout the whole business.

Please note, these roles are offered on a hybrid-working basis. These are not remote positions, and you are required in the office two (2) days per week. Therefore, you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered by our client.

Responsibilities

• Following and seeking to improve Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to understand customer requirements and inform solution scoping.
• Perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk.
• Complete requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions.
• Create production code and perform code reviews with the team, whether working alone, in pairs, or in mob programming, and coach where appropriate.
• Seek emerging trends and recommend adoption and use of design patterns and best practices.
• Take responsibility and hold yourself to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of team deliverables.
• Eager to learn and research solutions, share findings with others, and suggest improvements, evidencing when challenged.
• Play an active, positive, collaborative role with colleagues and customers.
• Use agentic AI in software development to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning.
• Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience

• In-depth commercial experience in: Analysis and Design, C#, MVC, .NET framework, SOLID Principles.
• Experience in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment.
• TSQL/SQL, Test Automation, TDD, DDD, Refactoring, Unit Testing / Mocking.
• JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar) and experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework).
• Agile & Scrum development methodologies.
• Ability to present yourself well verbally in a presentation or meeting situation.
• Good communicator for internal and external meetings, agile ceremonies, and writing updates for internal and external users.
• Active in seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation, and willingness to coach and mentor other team members.
• Confident to admit "I don\'t know" and strive to fill knowledge gaps for yourself and others.
• Experience using agentic AI environments (e.g., Copilot, Gemini, and similar).
• Educated to University level with an IT-related degree (preferred).
• Active leader, open and honest in meetings; good problem solver who enjoys a challenge.

Benefits

The role comes with an excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, ability to purchase extra holidays, bonus scheme, life assurance, flexible Health cash-back scheme, health and wellbeing allowance, health insurance with long-term sickness, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working, excellent company culture, training and education opportunities, free car parking, values-led business and much more!

Additional Information

Keywords: Analysis and Design, C#, MVC, .NET framework, SOLID Principles, Pair Programming / Mob Programming, TSQL, SQL, Test Automation, TDD, DDD, BDD, Refactoring, Unit Testing, Mocking, JavaScript Frameworks, React, ORM, Entity Framework, Agile, Scrum, Agentic AI

Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not looking to sponsor candidates for these vacancies.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.