Senior Software Engineer

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology research organization based in Belfast is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain high-performance cloud-based applications. You will utilize Azure technologies and play a key role in precision medicine research, collaborating with a diverse team. This position requires strong proficiency in .NET and SQL Server, along with experience in mentoring and teamwork. The role offers a hybrid working model and generous annual leave options.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35

Employer pension contributions

Employee Benefits Program after probation

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Senior Software Developer role.
• Strong experience with .NET (C#, .NET Core) and SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using .NET and Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to create software solutions.
• Mentor junior members of the development team.

Skills

.NET (C#)

Azure cloud services

SQL Server

Microservices architecture

Problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Azure DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining high performance cloud-based applications. You’ll work with cutting-edge Azure technologies to support our mission in precision medicine research. You will be a vital link between the software team and Internal & external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain applications using .NET (C#), .NET Core, and Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to create high-quality software solutions.
• Mentor junior members of the development team, providing expert support when required.
• Contribute to design decisions for up-and-coming projects
• Become a vital link between the software team and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and manage MS SQL Server databases, optimizing performance and scalability.
• Implement Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Storage, DevOps).
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software development best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Senior Software Developer role
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience within Software Development
• Degree in computer science of a related discipline
• Strong experience in .NET (C#, .NET Core) and SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services (Azure App Services, Functions, Storage).
• Understanding of microservices architecture & API development.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Previous experience in mentoring junior members of staff.
• Experience with Azure DevSecOps & CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Some experience with PHP and symphony,

Why Join ARC Regulatory?

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days over time
• Employer pension contributions
• Employee Benefits Program (after probation)
• Hybrid working model (3 days after the first 12 weeks of employment)
• Office located in Catalyst Belfast – a hub of innovation (hybrid working options after 3 months)