Software Engineer

Hewett Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Engineer to join a dynamic team in the United Kingdom. The role involves designing and developing high-quality applications, collaborating in Agile methodologies, and utilizing an extensive tech stack including .NET and Azure. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in software development and strong proficiency in C#. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C# and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Experience building APIs (WebAPI).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience in unit testing and code review practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications.
• Collaborating within a cross-functional team to deliver robust software.
• Leading by example in writing clean, maintainable code.
• Driving the adoption of automated and performance testing.
• Contributing to the evolution of system architecture.

Skills

C#

Object-Oriented Programming

API Development (WebAPI)

Databases (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Unit Testing

Agile Methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

Tools

.NET (latest versions up to .NET 8)

Azure DevOps

Git

Microservices Architecture

CI/CD

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Job description

Software Engineer - .NET / Full Stack

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site)

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and creative development team, working on a modern and evolving technology stack. You'll be part of a collaborative Agile environment focused on delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. This role offers the chance to contribute to both new development and the continuous enhancement of an enterprise-grade platform hosted entirely in Azure.

Tech Stack

• .NET (latest versions up to .NET 8)

• Angular

• NativeScript

• Azure DevOps (Pipeline management)

• Git

• MongoDB

• Microservices architecture

• Azure ecosystem: Service Fabric, WebApps, Data Lake, Storage, EventHub, App Insights, DataBricks

• CI/CD

• Agile principles

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.
• Collaborating within a cross-functional team to deliver robust software to customers.
• Leading by example in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, championing best practices and coding standards.
• Driving the adoption of comprehensive automated and performance testing.
• Contributing to the evolution of system architecture and promoting innovation within the team.
• Supporting production environments and ensuring software reliability and performance.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 1-2 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C# and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience building APIs (WebAPI).
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL, MySQL, SQLite, or NoSQL systems such as MongoDB or Cassandra).
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience in unit testing and code review practices.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance or scalability challenges in high-throughput systems.

Desirable

• Experience with evolving or cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Svelte, Vue, etc.).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.
• Understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker / Kubernetes).
• Experience with Agile programming methods and continuous delivery practices.

What's in It for You

• Flexible hybrid working - typically 2 days a week on-site.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a modern Azure-hosted environment.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• Real opportunities for progression within a forward-thinking, tech-led organisation.