Senior Software Engineer (.net)

Vix Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture with great on-site offices

Focus on learning and development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

A global technology firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance public transportation solutions. The role focuses on designing scalable software using C# and AWS services. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a degree in Computer Science, and a passion for mentoring and innovation. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in C# and modern .NET software development.
• Experienced in use of AWS services like API Gateway, SNS, SQS.
• Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software solutions.
• Contribute to Agile development processes, including planning.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

C# and .NET software development

AWS services (API Gateway, SNS, SQS, ECS, S3)

RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures

PostgreSQL and DynamoDB

Automated testing (xUnit, Selenium, Cucumber Studio)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Rabbit MQ

Angular

Python

JavaScript

Splunk

Job description

Make The Connection.

Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in more than 200 cities worldwide, we take a modular approach to integrate various partners and technologies, creating best-in-class solutions. Our dynamic team consists of over 450 dedicated professionals across 12 offices globally, spanning APAC, Europe, and North America. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to connect and excel.

If you are passionate about making a difference in public transportation and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of a more connected world.

Find out more about your new workplace!

Vix Technology is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are transforming the public transportation industry.

You will play a vital role in driving innovation and developing mission‑critical software solutions that enable efficient public transportation systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of platform specialists to design and implement robust and scalable software applications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and reusable software solutions that meet customer needs.
• Contribute to Agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Solutions Architects on design priorities and delivery planning.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical coaching.
• Available as a technical escalation to investigate and resolve production incidents to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly across diverse teams and provide constructive, solution‑oriented feedback.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years experience in C# and modern .NET software development.
• Experienced in use of AWS services such as API Gateway, SNS, SQS, ECS, S3.
• Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs and event‑driven architectures.
• Competence in working with relational and non‑relational databases such as PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
• Strong focus on automated testing (unit, integration, UI) using frameworks such as xUnit, Selenium, Cucumber Studio.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Desirable:

• Proficient in Git based workflows.
• Awareness of CI/CD best practices.
• Rabbit MQ, Angular, Python, JavaScript, and Splunk.
• Previous experience and interest in a transport technology or rail ticketing environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Composed and resilient under pressure
• Supportive team player with mentoring capability
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and reliability
• Organised with effective time management skills

What’s in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused. We offer:

• A supportive culture with great on‑site offices
• A focus on learning and development
• A great collaborative team culture

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!

No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.