Senior Developer C# and .NET

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail technology firm in Leicester is looking for a skilled developer to join their Finance Technology team. The role focuses on enhancing financial systems using C# and .NET, as well as cloud technologies like Azure. Candidates should have a strong background in system architecture and Agile methodologies. This position offers competitive benefits, including discounts on products and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

25% off most products

Company performance based bonus

On-site Nursery

10% off partner brands

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Knowledge of C# and .NET framework is essential.
• Experience with Azure components like Data Factory and Functions.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and development skills to create and improve applications.
• Refine quality and working practices for the team.
• Optional out-of-hours call-out support.

Skills

C#

.NET framework

Azure

MS-SQL

Blazor framework

Agile methodologies

Job description

While you will have heard our name, there is a lot you probably do not know about NEXT . We create most of our systems ourselves - from our website and mobile apps to our complex internal applications. We are growing quickly, and this level of investment offers an inspiring environment for everyone in our business.

As a multi-billion pound business, it is essential that our financial systems are robust and efficient. Our Finance Technology team manages these systems almost entirely in-house, ensuring we can report accurate data to make key business decisions.

The Role

You will work with the Business As Usual team across a multitude of business-critical systems. Your primary focus is ensuring the business can perform day-to-day tasks efficiently and accurately. This role offers exposure to new technologies and the opportunity to provide our Finance teams with an elevated level of service. Like any large-scale operation, we have some legacy applications and older code languages, but we welcome the challenge to improve them.

What You’ll Take On

• System Enhancement : Provide the analysis and development skills needed to create and improve our applications.
• Process Improvement : Use your expertise to help us refine our quality and working practices, enabling the team to become as effective as possible.
• Operational Support : Have the opportunity to opt into a rota for out-of-hours call-out support.
• Boundary Pushing : Help us move beyond our current limits by finding ways to reinvent processes and products.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a knowledgeable team member who communicates with purpose and respect. You should be a subject matter expert in the following:

• Core Tech : C# and .NET framework.
• Cloud Components : Experience with Azure (Data Factory, Functions, ServiceBus, and Blob Storage).
• Architecture : A solid understanding of design practices, system architecture, RESTful APIs, and microservices best practices.
• Databases : Knowledge of Relational databases, specifically MS-SQL.
• Front-End & DevOps : Familiarity with front-end technologies like the Blazor framework, alongside an understanding of CI/CD tools.
• Agile Mindset : Experience working in Agile environments using Scrum methodologies.

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Team Overview

We are a global tech innovator and a software house inside a retailer. Our platforms power online journeys, store systems, and automated warehouses. Be part of a team that owns end-to-end delivery, shipping often, owning outcomes and keeping our customers moving.

Explore similar opportunities across our business.

You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.

About NEXT

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.