Umbraco Full Stack Developer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital storytelling is seeking a Midweight Umbraco Developer based in Watford. This role offers the chance to oversee the entire web development lifecycle while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in C#, Umbraco CMS, and Microsoft technologies, and a passion for creating high-quality, impactful web solutions. Join a creative team focused on sustainable practices and ethical storytelling.

Benefits

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Personal support plans

Mental health resources

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build trust.
• Experience in software development with C# and SQL Server.
• Proficiency with Umbraco CMS or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance corporate websites using Umbraco and C#.
• Champion high-quality code that adheres to best practices.
• Take ownership of projects from architecture to deployment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

C# Development

Microsoft SQL Server

Umbraco CMS

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft DevOps

CSS/SASS

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

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Client:

Jones and Palmer

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to make an impact? Our Software Engineering team is seeking a Midweight Umbraco Developer who is passionate about the full web development lifecycle. We believe in the power of a well-told story to inspire change, motivate action, and ultimately make the world a better place. If that resonates with you, read on.

About us:

We are an entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative team driven by our love of storytelling. Our clients are primarily public companies, and we help them communicate with their stakeholders—whether that’s sharing progress, setting out ambitious future plans, or demonstrating their commitment to people, planet, and profit. We craft compelling stories that move hearts and minds through innovative multimedia campaigns, website designs, videos, and PR strategies.

We are self-starters. We take initiative, push the boundaries of creativity, we empower and support each other every step of the way. We are emotionally intelligent communicators who know how to read a room and make genuine connections with colleagues and clients alike. Our passion for storytelling is infectious—we love what we do and we’re eager to share that passion with the world.

We also believe in Thinking Sustainably. This philosophy influences how we run our business, encouraging practices that support the environment and biodiversity. We also inspire our clients to tell their own sustainability stories, highlighting their commitment to the planet.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a business that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

About the role:

As a Midweight Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our web development projects, which are primarily built on the Umbraco CMS platform. You’ll oversee the full development lifecycle, from planning to delivery, and maintain high standards in everything we do. This is a hands-on role, requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a team and evolve our systems.

Our Current Stack and Approach:

Development Tools: Visual Studio/VS code. Microsoft DevOps for deployment and version control.

Primary Backend Language: C#.

Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server.

Development Practices: We prioritise robust, well-documented code and maintain tight control over our deployment processes using industry standards and best practices.

This role will allow you to build on our current foundation and implement innovative solutions to help us deliver even greater value to our clients. We encourage creativity and independent thinking, therefore your original ideas and solutions will be welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, bugfix and enhance corporate websites using Umbraco and C#.
• Maintain and enhance the use of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft DevOps to support secure, scalable, and efficient deployments.
• Champion high-quality, well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Work as part of a team as well independently on projects.
• Take ownership of the development process, from architecture to testing and deployment.
• Stay ahead of the curve by exploring new technologies and methods that could improve our work.
• Make recommendations and implement those recommendations when you detect legacy code that could be improved.

About You:

You are a creative, problem-solving individual, who is proactively seeking opportunities for personal growth, team development and business improvement. You are a team player, looking for a working environment that allows you to express your personality, gives freedom to work autonomously and welcomes your original ideas and solutions. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re passionate about building reliable, scalable systems and enjoy working with a team to deliver exceptional results. We’re looking for someone with the following qualities:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong communication skills, allowing to build trust and relationships with other departments and clients.
• Good problem solver, keen to investigate and ask questions
• Experience in software development using C# and Microsoft SQL Server. (other similar language and DB experience would be considered)
• Proficiency with Umbraco CMS or similar content management platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure hosting.
• Experience with Microsoft DevOps, including version control and pipelines.
• Knowledge of system architecture, debugging.
• Experience building websites from designs provided by designers using CSS/SASS.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a development team and with code created by other team members which, on occasion, may be legacy.
• A degree in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to communicate complex, technical concepts in a simple and effective way, understandable by all.
• Familiarity with modern development standards like Agile, CI/CD.
• A detail-oriented approach to documentation and process improvement.
• Make an impact: We believe the stories we tell can make a difference in the world. Join a supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise will make a real impact. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-profile projects for corporate clients.
• Be part of an inclusive, collaborative and fun culture: We are storytellers, creatives, and strategists who support and inspire one another. We welcome people from all diverse backgrounds and create a supportive environment where everyone can contribute to their full potential regardless of their differences or personal needs. Our culture-building team organises regular staff events to keep our work environment fun and engaging.
• Enhance your professional growth: We want you to grow—in your career and as a human. We support continual learning and encourage you to sharpen your skills in line with your personal interests and passions. .
• Join a hybrid, innovative working environment: We offer a flexible hybrid working model that includes time spent in our Birmingham head office, working from home for focused, productive work, and visiting clients at their offices. Our head office is spacious and modern, featuring a range of work environments, comfortable seating, a modern kitchen, sit-down and standing desks, and ample opportunities for face-to-face collaboration. Every day presents a new challenge, and every challenge is an opportunity to innovate.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing: While we work hard, we are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can work effectively and recharge fully. We offer 34 day holidays (including bank holidays), personal support plans, mental health resources, wellbeing sessions, and family-friendly policies to help everyone perform at their best and make sure that your personal needs are supported at work.
• Create meaningful, engaging work: Our projects are varied, engaging, and meaningful. It will provide you with an opportunity to make a unique, valuable contribution to your colleagues, clients and a wider community.
• Engage in ethical, sustainable ways of working: We care deeply about the environment and promote sustainable practices in everything we do, from our internal operations to the stories we help our clients tell. We want to do the right thing for the planet and build a better world for future generations.

If you are a passionate developer and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, are eager to be a part of business success and embrace positive change, we would love to hear from you.