Software Engineer - .NET

Future; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Future, a leading specialist media company, invites candidates for a hybrid technology role in Cardiff. You will contribute to building innovative systems as part of our growth strategy and mentor fellow engineers. This position offers a salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 with uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses, reflecting Future's commitment to employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonuses

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support programs

Share purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with .NET, Node.js, and Azure Services essential.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks and CI/CD pipelines required.
• Testing knowledge in frameworks like Playwright and XUnit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build new systems as part of the team architecture and design.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their growth.
• Ensure reliable integration of applications while focusing on best practices.

Skills

.NET

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Azure Services

Application monitoring practices

Testing frameworks

TDD

CI/CD using Azure DevOps

ReactJS

Job description

What you'll be doing

As part of the strategy surrounding GoCompare's acquisition by Future, we are developing a technology roadmap to re-platform our domain with an API-first, cloud-based serverless architecture, aiming to become the leading PCW service. This initiative is part of our plan to expand beyond the GoCompare brand.

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will be the core of the team building our new systems, contributing to architecture and design decisions. You will collaborate with engineers at all levels to deliver our platform, ensuring it meets both customer needs and business requirements.

You will ensure that changes are scalable, tested, and developed following best practices, with a focus on continuous improvement of our codebase.

Working closely with Engineering, Product, UX, QA, and Project Management teams, you will ensure reliable integration of all applications. Additionally, you will mentor engineers, including junior, graduate, and trainee engineers, supporting their growth and reviewing their code.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• .NET (8)
• JavaScript (ES6+) / TypeScript
• Node.js
• Azure Services
• Application monitoring practices, such as metrics, tracing, and logging
• Testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, XUnit, Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library, Nightwatch)
• Building software with a test-first approach (TDD, BDD)
• Experience with build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of modern architecture (Headless APIs, Microservices, Eventing/Messaging, Streams)
• ReactJS (Hooks & Context API)

What's in it for you

The salary range for this role is £35,000 - £45,000.

This is a hybrid role based at our Cardiff office, working three days in the office and two days from home.

Plus, enjoy great perks such as:

• Uncapped leave, trusting you to manage your workload
• Profit sharing bonuses when we hit targets
• Referral rewards for bringing in new talent
• Wellbeing support through our Colleague Assistance Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares via our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level: Technology 6

Who are we…

We're Future, a global leader in specialist media with over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands. We provide trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action through various channels including websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social media.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven individuals to join us on this journey.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. We believe that diversity not only benefits our business but is essential for our future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best experience for you!

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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