Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

IRIS software Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IRIS Software Group as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Leeds. In this hands-on role, you'll enhance HR software by delivering customer-facing solutions, integrating with existing databases, and ensuring high-quality results. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in Microsoft technologies and a strong capacity for team collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in Microsoft technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering quality software.
• Experience in HR, Education, and Payroll domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work towards release schedules and project coordination.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to team improvement and efficiency.

Skills

C#

.NET Framework

.NET Core

Entity Framework

LINQ

MVC5

SQL Server

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Communications skills

Tools

Azure

JIRA

GIT

Job description

This is a Fixed Term, Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Our engineering team is hiring! We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer for a 12-month contract to join our Education HR development team.

As a successful candidate, you will work as part of the IRIS Engineering function, specifically on our HR portfolio. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for delivering a customer self-serve wizard that integrates into an existing HR product and database, along with defect resolution and technical debt management across web and cloud products.

You will bring full stack engineering experience and be accountable for all aspects of software development, from specification to testing and deployment. You will work independently, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of your work, and liaising with other teams to meet compliance and governance standards.

You should be highly motivated, a self-starter, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. A team player capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment and eager to learn new technical skills.

Skills and Experience

• Solid technical background in Microsoft stack, Azure, and related technologies: C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Entity Framework, LINQ, MVC5, MVC Core, Razor Views, SQL Server, AutoMapper, Mediator, jQuery, Bootstrap, SCSS, LESS
• Experience with development tools like Azure, JIRA, GIT
• Proven track record of delivering quality software using agile methodologies
• Experience in designing feasible solutions that meet industry and IRIS standards
• Managing technical projects from inception to maintenance
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor and develop others using strong technical skills
• Creating and reviewing software documentation
• Collaborating effectively with Engineering and QA teams
• A learning mindset and adaptability to industry trends
• Experience in HR, Education, and Payroll domains is preferred
• Use of Agentic AI is advantageous

Responsibilities

Delivery

• Work towards release schedules, including milestones and stage gates
• Build relationships with other IRIS teams for release coordination
• Assist in estimating project requests

General

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and governance processes
• Promote DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Use development tools effectively and consistently
• Contribute to team improvement and efficiency

People

• Foster a learning environment within the team
• Support team members and promote respectful communication

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, dedicated to simplifying business, school, and organizational operations through innovative software solutions and services, supporting compliance, efficiency, and accuracy.

Our software impacts over 4 million parents, 18% of UK employees, 50,000 SMEs, and 21,000 firms, providing essential support for legislative compliance, payroll, and operational tasks.

We are committed to being a great place to work, recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, emphasizing employee wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion.

We aim to create an engaging environment where employees can develop and succeed long-term, fostering a culture of engagement and reward.