Systems Developer

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organisation in the Energy sector is seeking a skilled developer to build web applications and improve business processes. You will work extensively with ASP.NET and React/Next.js, designing solutions that drive efficiency and innovation. The role requires experience in Azure cloud services and strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options

Employee benefits hub

Access to sick pay and compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ASP.NET (C#) and React/Next.js.
• Strong understanding of business process improvement.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Understand business processes and design solutions to improve efficiency.
• Build and maintain web applications using ASP.NET and React/Next.js.
• Deploy and optimise solutions on Azure.

Skills

ASP.NET (C#) backend development

React/Next.js frontend development

Business process improvement

Azure cloud services

API design and integration

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Tools

HubSpot

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Job description

• An exciting opportunity to harness AI and Automation in a growing business.
• Do more than just build applications, as your work shapes business operations.

About Our Client

This role is with an ambitious, innovative organisation in the exciting Energy sector. The company is passionate about harnessing technology to drive efficiency and innovation across all of its business.

Job Description

• Understand business processes and design solutions that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and create measurable impact.
• Build and maintain web applications using ASP.NET (C#) backend and React/Next.js frontend.
• Connect core systems and external services (e.g., HubSpot, Dataverse) through APIs and low/no-code tools such as Zapier, Make, or Power Automate.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimise solutions on Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, Authentication).
• Explore opportunities to apply AI agents and intelligent automation to accelerate business workflows beyond CRUD operations.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Apply best practices in testing, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and refining team processes.
• Act as the face of Development, working and collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues to drive the business forward.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Commutable to Leicester and keen to be present in the office.
• Proven experience in ASP.NET (C#) backend and React/Next.js frontend development.
• Strong understanding of business process improvement and ability to think beyond "just building features".
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with API design, RESTful services, JSON, and data integration patterns.
• Ability to flex across front-end, middleware, backend, and low/no-code development.
• Problem-solving mindset: capable of balancing robust engineering with pragmatic business outcomes.
• Good communication skills to work directly with stakeholders, sometimes in-person.

Desirable

• Experience with HubSpot or other CRM systems.
• Familiar with Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML solutions, particularly in automation and workflow optimisation.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services.
• DevOps (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Database Experience (SQL Server)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to 4 weeks of sick pay and up to 5 days of compassionate leave.
• Access to a pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Employee benefits hub, including Cycle to Work and Employee Assistance Programme.