Systems Developer

Michael Page; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Systems Developer to design, build, and maintain software solutions in the energy sector. You will work on web applications using ASP.NET and React, integrate systems through APIs, and apply best practices in software engineering. This is a full-time role based in Leicester, offering a salary of up to £70,000 and benefits like 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software development, specifically with ASP.NET and React.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and good communication skills.
• Experience with Azure and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software solutions to improve business processes.
• Deploy and optimize applications on Azure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements.

Skills

ASP.NET (C#) development

React/Next.js development

Azure cloud services

API design and RESTful services

Business process improvement

Low/no-code development

Tools

SQL Server

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Systems Developer will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining robust software solutions to support the technology needs of an energy and natural resources organization. This position, based in Leicester, requires technical expertise to ensure seamless system integration and performance.

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

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.

Profile

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)

Job Offer

Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.

• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Up to 4 weeks of sick leave 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.