Software Engineer

HireWise; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireWise is seeking a Software Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to join its Digital Team. You will work on brand websites, internal apps, and Machining Advisor Pro (MAP), contributing to both front-end and back-end development across web and mobile platforms.

Key focus areas include migrating MAP from Angular to Vue.js, expanding CMS features, and modernising .NET-based web apps. A flexible, learning-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional software development experience.
• Degree in Software Development / Web Development or equivalent.
• Experience across front-end and back-end development.

Responsibilities

• Brand websites: Develop and maintain brand websites built on EPiServer CMS, using Razor, Vue.js and SASS/CSS.
• Internal applications: Develop internal web applications with SQL and Entity Framework.
• MAP: Develop and support MACHINING ADVISOR PRO across web and mobile, including iOS and Android releases, migrating from Angular to Vue.js.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Angular.js

Vue.js

C#

SQL

Entity Framework

MVC

OSS/REST API

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

EPiServer CMS

Visual Studio

VS Code

Node

nvm

npm

npx

Webpack

Gulp

Batch scripting

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Our Client a leader in the manufacture of precision cutting tools are looking to attract a Software Engineer with 5-10 years experience to join their Digital Team. Headquartered in the US with a European and Rest of the World presence, this role will report to the Director of Software Development. You will work on brand websites, internal web applications and Machining Advisor Pro (MAP), our custom web and mobile app for tailored speeds and feeds, contributing to both front-end and back-end development. You will help expand, maintain, and modernise our platforms. One week you might be building a CMS feature, the next preparing a MAP mobile release or creating a new in-house web application. If you enjoy learning new technologies as needs evolve, rather than sticking rigidly to one language or framework, you will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand websites: Develop and maintain brand websites built on EPiServer CMS, using Razor, Vue.js and SASS/CSS to deliver responsive, consistent experiences.
• Internal applications: Develop internal web applications that address business needs, working with SQL and Entity Framework.
• Machining Advisor Pro: Provide ongoing support and development for MAP across web and mobile, including iOS and Android releases, while moving from Angular to Vue JS.
• Modernisation: Contribute to the.NET 10 migration a of our web applications, including the MAP API.
• Quality & support: Troubleshoot and debug issues across web applications, and keep clear technical documentation.
• Required Skills & Experience
• Experience & education: 5–10 years’ professional experience; degree in Software Development / Web Development or an equivalent course.
• Back end: C#, .NET 10 MVC architecture, SQL and/or Entity Framework.
• CMS: EPiServer CMS (website-focused; training provided, so a solid understanding of CMS concepts is what matters most).
• Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Notepad / Notepad++, Node, nvm, npm, npx, Webpack, Gulp, batch scripting, Xcode, Android Studio and MS Office.

Soft Skills

• Team player with strong collaboration skills
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and leadership potential
• Flexible and adaptable: comfortable working across different tools, languages and environments rather than being tied to a single stack

Technical Skills

• Microservices architecture (our web applications, including the MAP API, working within this model)
• TypeScript, Node.js, Angular.js, SSRS
• C++ / Qt (reading ability more important than writing; used in a handful of legacy applications)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field
• Development experience with programming languages
• SQL database or relational database skills