Software Engineer (.NET)

Procentia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software and technology company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer (.NET) to join their team. In this role, you will develop and maintain IntelliPen, their flagship platform, ensuring it operates at peak performance while collaborating with your team to meet client needs. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in C# and ASP.NET, as well as experience in SQL Server and Agile methodologies. The position offers attractive benefits, including generous holiday options and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

5% Employer contribution pension

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# and/or VB.NET.
• Experience with the ASP.NET web framework.
• Proficient in SQL Server database development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to align work with business objectives.
• Oversee application performance.
• Identify and develop platform improvements.

Skills

C# and/or VB.NET

ASP.NET web framework

SQL Server database development

Git

Agile methodologies

Unit Testing

Tools

Azure DevOps

Cloud Platforms

Job description

About us

Procentia is an award-winning software and technology company specialising in the Pensions and Bulk Purchase Annuities market. We design intelligent solutions that put administrators and members at the heart of any pension scheme.

Established in 2002, we’re renowned for our web-based pensions administration and management system, IntelliPen. Our platform helps clients meet the demand for self-serve technology and provide meaningful consumer-like experiences expected from online platforms.

Trusted by administrators, employers and trustees, our software is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and feature-rich platform for modern pensions management.

IntelliPen comprises a suite of integrated modular systems that streamline processes from new member registration to online self-serve retirement, and enables collaboration on the same workflows. It delivers up to 90% time and cost efficiencies by automating member retirements, validation, benefit calculations, reporting and pensioner payroll.

With offices in the UK and North America, we support some of the largest pension schemes and plans across the private and public sectors.

We\'ve been named 'Pension Technology Firm of the Year 2024' at the Pensions Age Awards, and voted ‘No.1 UK Pension Administration Software Provider’ in 2022 and 2023.

Procentia People are a community of passionate specialists dedicated to developing best-in-class software solutions and client service. We’re a vibrant assortment, everyone is welcome here.

We’re proud of our welcoming and open culture, and our Values. They’re not just words on paper – we’re dedicated to living them every day.

The job

As part of our continuing growth we are seeking to recruit a Software Engineer (.NET) to join our SysApps (System and Application) Development Department.

SysApps is responsible for maintaining and developing Procentia’s flagship platform, IntelliPen, and the systems required to support it. This involves implementing new features, enhancements, and bug fixing issues as and when they arise.

Responsibilities

Here\'s what you\'ll be doing:

• Collaborating with your team to ensure all work aligns with Procentia’s business objectives and client needs.
• Overseeing the performance of applications, ensuring they’re always at peak performance.
• Identify and develop improvements to our platform, tools, and processes.
• Assessing requirements, defining a specification and leading the delivery of phases of work.
• Supporting, maintaining and extending existing client platform installations.
• Reviewing changes made by collaborating teams, holding them to high standards set by you and your team.
• Continually learning and growing, supporting others to do the same.
• Take part and contribute to the friendly, inclusive and fun culture at Procentia.

Key skills and experience

Strong experience with;

• C# and/or VB.NET
• ASP.NET web framework
• SQL Server database development
• Git (and versioning best practices)
• Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum)
• Unit Testing and testing frameworks (e.g. MSTest)
• Product development experience

• Some knowledge of:
• Project Management Tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, etc)
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Cloud Architecture Patterns (Event Driven, Microservices, etc.)
• JSON and XML processing
• XSLT
• REST HTTP services/APIs

• Able to mix pragmatism with producing well-tested and robust code
• Has high standards for their codebase; seeks to continuously improve them
• Passion for regularly challenging and improving themselves, learning new technologies and keeping up to date with the latest features
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Great time management, with a focus on delivery

What\'s in it for you

· 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, with carry over of up to 1 week

· Buying and Selling holiday (up to 1 week)

· Volunteer day

· 5% Employer contribution pension

· Life Assurance

· Private Medical Insurance

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Health care cash plan

· Tusker – Electric Car Leasing scheme

· And many more..