Software Engineer (.NET)

Optima Health (OH&W); Warrington; Hybrid; NZD 61,855 - 103,092; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Volunteer Days

Eye Test Vouchers

Flu Vaccination Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Right to Request Flexible Working From

Job summary

Optima Health in Warrington is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to enhance and maintain our occupational health portals and supporting applications. You will work within a collaborative team, delivering high-quality software and contributing to the secure Software Delivery Lifecycle.

The role requires strong .NET Core/.NET Framework skills, JavaScript experience, and cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS). Hybrid work after training, with 37.5 hours weekly and a salary up to £45,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering software in a commercial environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core and .NET Framework.
• Proficiency in JavaScript for building web functionality.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• Comfortable across multiple stack areas and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles including version control and testing.
• Experience contributing to estimation, sprint planning and Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with constructive peer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new system functionality for occupational health portals and supporting apps.
• Investigate defects and implement effective fixes.
• Assist in estimation of planned work and team planning.
• Support incident resolution and prevent repeats.
• Develop solutions in line with IT policies and secure delivery lifecycle.
• Conduct peer reviews and justify design decisions in reviews.
• Deploy changes safely following team processes.

Skills

.NET Core/.NET Framework

JavaScript

Azure/AWS

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Testing/Secure coding

Version control

Sprint planning

Peer reviews

Stakeholders

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer (.NET)
Location: Warrington, WA1 1GG, Hybrid after training
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37,5 hours per week
Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role.

Role Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join our growing software delivery team. Our team brings together the capabilities of several businesses into one talented, collaborative unit, combining Agile practices with a secure Software Delivery Lifecycle to build and maintain the digital products that underpin our occupational health services.

You will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining our occupational health portals and supporting applications, working alongside a positive, friendly team that takes pride in delivering high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new system functionality that enhances our occupational health portals and supporting applications
• Investigate defects and implement effective, well-considered fixes
• Contribute to the estimation of planned work, helping the team plan and deliver with confidence
• Assist in the resolution of incidents and make recommendations to prevent repeat occurrences
• Develop solutions in line with IT policies, procedures, and our secure Software Delivery Lifecycle
• Conduct peer reviews of colleagues' work and clearly articulate and justify your own design and implementation decisions in peer and group review settings
• Deploy application changes safely and in line with team processes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer, with a solid track record of delivering software in a commercial environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with .NET Core and .NET Framework, and confidence working across both
• Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience building or maintaining web‑facing functionality
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms
• Comfortable working across multiple areas of the stack and adaptable to evolving technical requirements
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including version control, testing, and secure coding practices
• Experience contributing to estimation, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to both give and receive constructive feedback in peer reviews
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage confidently with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

What We Can Offer To You

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Volunteer Days
• YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Flu Vaccination Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Paid CPD Days
• Professional Registration Fees Paid
• RAVE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

About

About Us

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high‑performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference.

At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like‑minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK.

When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career.

Together, We Live Our Values

One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued.

Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value.

Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market‑leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally.

Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client‑first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together.

All salaries are displayed as Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Documents

• JD0449 Software Engineer.pdf (109.21 KB)