Software Developer - 2plan Wealth Management

The Openwork Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services organization in Leeds seeks a Senior Developer to deliver high-quality software solutions. This hybrid role requires deep technical expertise in .NET Core and C#, as well as an ability to mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include solution design and technical leadership, with a salary of up to £60,460, a bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan and health coverage.

Benefits

Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 10%

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in .NET Core and C# development, including Web APIs, MVC and Blazor.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with SQL Server and T-SQL for data access.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of robust applications using .NET Core.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Collaborate on deployment pipelines and improve automation.
• Triage and resolve bugs, contributing to production stability.
• Engage in sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Planning and prioritization

Analytical skills

Ownership

Tools

.NET Core

C#

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Git

Job description

Overview

As Senior Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that support 2plan's business objectives. This role combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, contributing to both hands-on development and mentoring of junior team members. You'll be expected to take ownership of complex features, influence architectural decisions, and ensure alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Development: Lead the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable applications using .NET Core, C#, Azure, and Blazor front-end frameworks.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices such as SOLID principles and clean architecture.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Collaborate with the IT Development Manager to streamline deployment pipelines, improve automation, and support continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Maintenance & Support: Triage and resolve bugs, manage technical debt, and contribute to the stability and performance of production systems.
• Agile Participation: Actively engage in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to internal knowledge bases and onboarding materials.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in .NET Core and C# development, including Web APIs, MVC and Blazor (Server side & WebAssembly).
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with SQL Server and T-SQL for data access and optimisation.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Azure Boards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Knowledge: Experience in the financial services domain or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and user-centric design.
• Familiarity with persona-driven development and user story mapping.
• Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Good ownership, analytical, problem solving skills.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills. Ability to be self-sufficient.
• Capable of reasoning and thinking through problems and be able to independently and jointly develop desired solutions.
• Demonstrate consistent development practices and principles. Collaborative working style.
• Show a real willingness to learn within a challenging environment.

Location & Benefits

This is a hybrid role, with expectation to be in our central Leeds office twice a month.

Benefits

• Salary - up to £60,460
• Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 10%
• Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5%
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Death in service - 4x salary
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days
• A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more.