Software Developer

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

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Exeter is looking for C# / .NET Software Developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with a diverse range of experts in a hybrid-working environment, requiring in-office presence two days per week. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and an IT-related degree. An attractive benefits package is included, featuring flexible health schemes and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Health insurance with long-term sickness

Electric car scheme

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with pair programming or willingness to adopt it.

Responsibilities

• Utilise Agile methodologies for software design and development.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to gather requirements.
• Conduct requirements analysis and project management.
• Create production code and perform code reviews.
• Integrate sustainable practices into software development.

Skills

C#

.NET framework

MVC

Test Automation

TDD

Agile & Scrum development methodologies

JavaScript frameworks such as React

Unit Testing / Mocking

TSQL / SQL

Education

IT-related degree

Tools

Entity Framework

PowerShell

Azure / AWS

Job description

I am searching for a number of experienced 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, Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered for the roles.

Responsibilities

• Using Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions.
• Working collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping.
• You will perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify most appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk.
• You will be responsible for requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions.
• Creating production code and performing code reviews with the team, you will be equally comfortable working alone or in pairs or mob. Please note - experience of pair programming or mob programming is not required to be considered for the role but you MUST be open and prepared to work this way as TDD and pairing accounts for 85% of the day!
• You will comprehend and use established design patterns and best practices, taking responsibility and holding self to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of deliverables.
• You will be eager to learn and research solutions and share findings with others, playing an active, positive collaborative role with colleagues and customers.
• You will be utilising AI implementing software development using AI agentic to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning. Please note, AI is used as a tool but not for coding purposes.
• Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Analysis and Design
• C#
• MVC
• .NET framework
• SOLID Principles
• A desire to work in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment.
• TSQL / SQL
• Test Automation
• TDD
• Refactoring
• Unit Testing / Mocking
• JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar)
• Experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework)
• Agile & Scrum development methodologies
• Able to present self verbally in a presentation or meeting situation.

We are looking to speak with candidates who are good communicators, both verbal and written, candidates who can communicate with external stakeholders and internal team members, for example, during agile ceremonies.

You will ideally be Educated to University standard with an IT-related degree.

Any experience with BDD, DDD, PowerShell, Azure / AWS and using agentic AI environments, i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini, is highly desirable.

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!

Keywords

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

Right to Work

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.

Equality

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.