Software Engineer (up to 12 months Fixed term contract)

allpay Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

allpay Limited, a fast-growing UK Fintech, is hiring a Software Engineer for our Research and Development team. You will help gather requirements, design software, and participate in Agile ceremonies to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates bring strong C#, .NET, and SQL Server experience, plus familiarity with Azure and possibly frontend work. We value continual learning and collaboration across teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with object-oriented programming, especially C# and .NET.
• Experience with SQL Server or similar via Management interface or software apps.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies; strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in requirements gathering to support design, development and implementation.
• Participate in Agile team to develop software designs and specifications.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Design software with extensibility, maintainability, supportability and configurability in mind.
• Provide support and consultancy to colleagues and other areas as required.
• Maintain and improve current skillset by studying state-of-the-art development tools and techniques.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL Server

Azure

Frontend development

Networking knowledge

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

About The Role

allpay Limited are one of the fastest growing Fintech companies in the UK and are experts in the payment and financial services arena.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for Software Engineer to join our Research and Development team.

Within this role you will:

• Assist in the requirements gathering process to help ensure requirements contain enough information and fact to support design, development and implementation.
• Participate in ‘Agile’ development team to develop software designs and specifications based on system level requirements and in accordance with defined development procedures.
• Actively participate in sprint and release planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Design software that meets the requirements of the business and users with scope for extensibility, ease of maintenance, supportability and configuration.
• Provide support, consultancy and assistance to colleagues and other areas within allpay as required.
• Maintain and improve current skillset by studying state‑of-the‑art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Experience of using object oriented programming languages, especially C# and .NET.
• Experience of using SQL Server or equivalent directly via Management interface or software application.
• The ability to solve problems and provide workable solutions or workarounds. Ability to continually learn and adapt to new technologies and implement where suitable.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure platform and services desirable. Web Frontend development experience beneficial and desirable.
• Possess good knowledge of software and hardware environments including networking.

About Us

Think you need to tick every single box? You really don’t

We welcome brilliant people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those who think differently, learn differently, or bring unique approaches to problem‑solving. Different minds make our teams stronger.

If you’d benefit from any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, whether that’s extra time, a quieter space, a different format, or something else that helps you shine, just let us know. We’re here to make the process work for you.

People are at the heart of allpay, and we’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package. This includes a defined‑contribution group pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, a wide range of health and wellbeing options (including private healthcare), and an excellent Learning and Development offering.

On‑Site Amenities

• Subsidised café and restaurant – Enjoy great food and quality coffee at discounted prices in our staff‑only café and restaurant.
• Staff gym – Free access to our on‑site gym, so you can fit in a workout without the commute.
• The Sidings – Our on‑site farm shop and café, open to the public, offering fresh local produce and a relaxed space to unwind.

These amenities mean you can enjoy a healthy lunch, fit in exercise before or after work, and take quality breaks without needing to travel.

While we work with excellent recruitment agencies, we are selective about who we engage with. CVs will only be accepted once contractual terms and campaign agreements have been formally approved by our People team.

To ensure fairness and compliance, CVs must not be submitted via email. Unsolicited CVs, including those from existing partners, will not be considered and will be treated as a free gift. If we choose to engage with these candidates, no fees will be payable, and submission implies acceptance of these terms.

We appreciate your support in maintaining a smooth and transparent recruitment process.

We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities.
All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.