Software Engineer - Hybrid (C#/.NET, Angular, SQL)

First Central; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Central is hiring three Software Engineers to shape our core insurance platform. Working in a Scrum team, you’ll design, develop, and support features across the full stack (Angular, .NET, SQL), with a focus on delivering value to customers and colleagues.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model with teams across Salford Quays (Manchester), Haywards Heath, and Guernsey. You’ll write clean code, participate in pair programming, and contribute to continuous improvement in a modern,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Angular, Microsoft .NET)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience of SQL writing and general database designs.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Understanding of a service-based approach to technology, including component, service oriented and event driven architectures
• Experience of developing solutions utilising cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of DevOps principles
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Responsibilities

• You’ll work within a Scrum team across the full development stack (e.g. Angular, .NET, SQL).
• You’ll collaborate within the scrum team to design and deliver solutions to existing issues and new features.
• You’ll create and maintain unit tests to support the development of your code.
• You’ll write clean, scalable, and efficient code.
• You’ll work to the agreed prioritisation of requirements for development and to the agreed delivery dates against these requirements by understanding the business priorities, the technical capability and the strategies of both the business and technology.
• You’ll provide Ad-hoc support outside of core hours.
• You’ll design and produce any necessary supporting documentation to enable IT to manage new components/ processes.
• You’ll participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• You’ll troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• You’ll actively participate in all agile ceremonies.
• You’ll actively engage in pair programming sessions to share knowledge, improve code quality, and foster team cohesion.
• You’ll support a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring peers, sharing knowledge, and encouraging open feedback.
• You’ll participate in sprint review sessions to demonstrate recent work, share technical insights, and celebrate team achievements.
• You’ll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
• You’ll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times

Skills

Backend Development

Frontend Development

Database Management

Agile Delivery

Problem Solving & Communication

Tools

Git

SQL

NoSQL

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

First Central is hiring three Software Engineers to shape our core insurance platform. Working in a Scrum team, you’ll design, develop, and support features across the full stack (Angular, .NET, SQL), with a focus on delivering value to customers and colleagues.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model with teams across Salford Quays (Manchester), Haywards Heath, and Guernsey. You’ll write clean code, participate in pair programming, and contribute to continuous improvement in a modern,