Software Engineer

Searchability®; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Company benefits package

Exposure to Microsoft stack

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Software Engineer to join its in-house IT team in the Newark area. You will design, build and support C# and .NET applications, REST APIs and integrations that run internal operations and customer-facing services.

This hands-on role offers ownership in a growing technology environment. You’ll work across the full SDLC, deliver secure code, participate in automated testing and CI/CD, and collaborate with stakeholders to turn business requirements into robust solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ commercial software development experience.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, web services and system integrations
• Good knowledge of SQL, relational databases and Entity Framework
• Understanding of automated testing, debugging, logging and application monitoring
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices
• Awareness of application security, data protection, performance and scalability
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain applications and services using C# and .NET
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations between business applications and third-party platforms
• Write clean, documented, secure code in line with agreed standards
• Work across the full SDLC, from requirements and design through to deployment and support
• Investigate and resolve defects, performance issues and integration failures, including root cause analysis
• Build and maintain automated unit and integration tests
• Use source control, peer review and CI/CD to deliver controlled, repeatable releases
• Work with stakeholders, customers and suppliers to turn business requirements into practical solutions
• Support upgrades, optimisation and ongoing maintenance of key systems

Skills

C#

REST APIs

SQL

Entity Framework

Azure

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Automated testing

Security awareness

Communication

Tools

.NET

ASP.NET Core

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

EF Core

SQL Server

Job description

• Newark, Nottinghamshire (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 from home)


• C# / .NET / ASP.NET Core / REST APIs / SQL / Entity Framework / Azure


• [e-mail]

THE ROLE

A well-established UK technology solutions business is hiring a Software Engineer to join its in-house IT team. You’ll design, build and support the C# and .NET applications, APIs and integrations that run both internal operations and customer-facing services. It’s a hands-on role with variety and real ownership, at a company that is investing heavily in its systems and growth.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

• Established, profitable and highly regarded UK technology business with a strong track record


• In the middle of a major, well-funded transformation programme covering systems, infrastructure and people


• Expanding into new markets and service lines, with technology at the centre of its plans


• Collaborative IT function working closely with the wider business, customers and partners

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site in Newark, 2 days remote


• Investment in your development during a period of significant growth


• Exposure to a broad, modern Microsoft stack and enterprise systems


• Clear opportunity to shape standards, tooling and delivery as the team grows


• Company benefits package

THE SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE

• Design, develop, test and maintain applications and services using C# and .NET


• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations between business applications and third-party platforms


• Write clean, documented, secure code in line with agreed standards


• Work across the full SDLC, from requirements and design through to deployment and support


• Investigate and resolve defects, performance issues and integration failures, including root cause analysis


• Build and maintain automated unit and integration tests


• Use source control, peer review and CI/CD to deliver controlled, repeatable releases


• Work with stakeholders, customers and suppliers to turn business requirements into practical solutions


• Support upgrades, optimisation and ongoing maintenance of key systems

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 3+ years’ commercial software development experience


• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, web services and system integrations


• Good knowledge of SQL, relational databases and Entity Framework


• Understanding of automated testing, debugging, logging and application monitoring


• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices


• Awareness of application security, data protection, performance and scalability


• Strong problem-solving and communication skills