Software Engineer

TBA Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Leicester is seeking a Software Engineer to develop high-quality features using C# and SQL. The role offers a positive working environment with opportunities for career advancement, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and a competitive remuneration package. Ideal candidates will have experience in Agile methodologies and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible working

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in software development.
• Strong SQL Server Database Systems/TSQL including stored procedures, triggers.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of new, and maintenance of existing features within the software products.
• Work from requirements specified as user stories, user acceptance criteria.
• Maintain and improve code quality, development tools, and processes.

Skills

C# Programming Language

Agile development methodologies

SQL Server Database Systems

Blazor Web Framework

Microsoft Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

What are we looking for? Ultimately, the role of our Software Engineer is to deliver high-quality features with optimal solutions and exceptional coding techniques. We are looking for passionate and skilled C# Software Engineers looking to work with new technologies and enhance their careers whilst positively contributing to the excellent work we do for our clients. Demonstrable experience in software development; C# Programming Language, Blazor Web Framework would be beneficial - you will gain great exposure to this. Strong SQL Server Database Systems/TSQL including stored procedures, triggers. Experience and appreciation of Agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban). Microsoft Visual Studio / Azure Devops experience. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach. Strong written and oral communication skills, to both your colleagues and customers at a non-technical level.

The work we do is complex, challenging and rewarding and together with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a close-knit team, we believe we offer a unique working environment; our enviable staff retention rate speaks volumes about our ethos. It’s our aim for further substantial growth over the next 5 years and with our sights set on our ambition, we’d like to open discussions with Software Engineers who want to play a key role within a demanding and growing environment. There are opportunities for career advancement within our thriving, award-winning professional organisation. If this sounds like you, please apply by sending in your resume and cover letter. You can find our privacy policy here.

Responsibilities

• Development of new, and maintenance of existing features within the software products
• Work from requirements specified as user stories, user acceptance criteria, and test plans
• Maintain and improve code quality, development tools, and processes
• Working closely with our Service Team to maintain/improve systems deployed with our existing customer base
• To potentially take the technical lead role on a new customer project and to see that project through the full lifecycle

Technical Activities

• Creation of CRUD operations in TSQL.
• Business logic implementations in C# or TSQL.
• Significant work in refreshing and modernising existing applications
• Customer project as well as R&D driven application development
• Database schema modifications.
• Bug fixes and small changes to Visual Basic 6 UI
• Some work maintaining legacy applications.
• Release and deployment of upgrades and changes to customer production and test systems

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in software development
• C# Programming Language, Blazor Web Framework would be beneficial - you will gain great exposure to this
• Strong SQL Server Database Systems/TSQL including stored procedures, triggers
• Experience and appreciation of Agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban)
• Microsoft Visual Studio / Azure Devops experience
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach
• Strong written and oral communication skills, to both your colleagues and customers at a non-technical level

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: £negotiable, depending on skills and experience
• Pension
• Private Health Insurance (BUPA)
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working culture
• Employee discount scheme with retailers