Software Engineer

Sanderson; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking a hands-on Software Developer to join its healthcare technology and diagnostics business in Cambridge, with flexible remote working.

The role focuses on backend development with C#, .NET and SQL, taking ownership of features, building services and APIs, and collaborating with scientists and stakeholders. A mix of remote and Cambridge office work is available, with occasional on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience developing software with C# and .NET.
• Strong practical SQL skills.
• Experience writing automated unit tests.
• Ability to write, build and test working code independently.
• Confident taking ownership of development tasks.
• Able to work effectively in a small, growing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop new functionality using C# and .NET.
• Build and maintain APIs and backend services.
• Write, build and test production-ready code.
• Work with relational databases and write SQL queries.
• Create and maintain automated unit tests.
• Investigate defects and resolve production issues.
• Support existing systems and internal users.
• Contribute to software design and technical decisions.
• Support releases, testing and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with scientists, laboratory teams and stakeholders.

Skills

C# & .NET

SQL

Unit testing

Ownership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Software Developer | C# .NET | Cambridge and Remote

Location: Cambridge with flexible remote working

Method Resourcing is partnering with a growing healthcare technology and diagnostics business that is looking for a hands on Software Developer to join its internal technology function.

The company develops software that supports laboratory operations, diagnostic services and healthcare programmes. This is an opportunity to work on technology with a genuine real world impact while joining the business during an important period of growth.

The role is predominantly focused on backend development using C#, .NET and SQL. You will work closely with the existing technology lead, taking ownership of everyday development while contributing to both new functionality and improvements to existing systems.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Developing new functionality using C# and .NET
• Building and maintaining APIs and backend services
• Writing, building and testing production ready code
• Working with relational databases and writing SQL queries
• Creating and maintaining automated unit tests
• Investigating defects and resolving production issues
• Supporting existing systems and internal users
• Contributing to software design and technical decisions
• Supporting releases, testing and continuous improvement
• Working with scientists, laboratory teams and business stakeholders

What we are looking for

You should have:

• Commercial experience developing software with C# and .NET
• Strong practical SQL skills
• Recent experience writing automated unit tests
• The ability to write, build and test working code independently
• A practical approach to problem solving
• Confidence taking ownership of development tasks
• The ability to work effectively within a small and growing team

Working pattern

The business offers a highly flexible working arrangement. The majority of the work can be completed remotely, although you must be able to attend the Cambridge office when required.

There are no rigid weekly office days. Attendance will normally depend on projects, collaboration requirements and business needs.

The process includes an initial Teams interview followed by a face to face meeting at the Cambridge office.

Candidates should be comfortable completing a short practical assessment covering C#, SQL and problem solving.