Staff Software Engineer (.NET)

Heatly; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Leeds is seeking a Senior Software Developer who will design and develop software solutions, ensuring security and performance. The role requires a background in agile development and experience with technologies like .NET, C#, and React. Applicants should have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to development. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and a cover letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior Software Developer in a tech start-up or fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in agile development methodologies.
• Experience with devops practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions including new features and bug fixes.
• Integrate security best practices into the development process.
• Participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET

C#

React

MySQL

Docker

Python

Job description

You will sit inside a cross-cutting technical pod, supported by dedicated UI/UX, PMO and DevOps roles.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development:

• Design and develop software solutions:
  Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for our platform and applications. This includes developing new features, fixing bugs, and optimising existing code.
• Implement features and enhancements:
  Collaborate with product managers and other developers to implement new features and improve existing ones. Participate in design discussions and provide input on technical feasibility and best practices.
• Ensure security by design:
  Integrate security best practices into the development process to ensure that software is secure from the ground up. Conduct regular code reviews and security assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
• Optimise for performance and scalability:
  Design and implement solutions that can dynamically scale to meet varying demands and ensure high performance and availability. Use profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks and optimise code accordingly.
• Develop APIs and microservices:
  Design and implement APIs and microservices to support the platform’s functionality. Ensure that APIs are secure, scalable, and well-documented.

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute test plans:
  Create comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure that software meets quality standards. This includes functional, regression, performance, and security testing.o Automate testing processes: Use to automate functional, regression, and performance testing. Ensure that automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline and run regularly.
• Conduct code reviews:
  Review code written by other developers to ensure it meets quality and security standards. Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements.
• Identify and resolve defects:
  Work closely with developers to identify, document, and resolve software defects. Use bug tracking tools tomanage and prioritise issues.

Experience with CI/CD:

Alongside our DevOps Teams you will help to;

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines:
  Set up and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Integrate security into the CI/CD process:
  Implement security checks and controls at every stage of the pipeline to ensure secure software delivery. Use tools to perform static code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.

Agile Development:

• Participate in agile ceremonies:
  Engage in sprint planning, daily stand- ups, and retrospectives to ensure effective and efficient development cycles. Collaborate with team members to refine requirements, estimate tasks, and plan sprints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams:
  Work closely with product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Continuously improve processes:
  Identify and implement improvements to development and testing processes to increase efficiency and quality. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a senior Software Developer in a tech start-up or fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in agile development methodologies.
• Experience with devops practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Experience with API (RESTful/Sockets/GraphQL), microservice architecture and development.
• Experience with cloud-native platform patterns

Technical Skills:

• Experience with SQL, including schema design and optimisation
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with security tools and practices
• Experience with designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with data scraping, modelling and security
• MVP is currently built using the following technologies and development languages; .NET (9), C#, React, MySQL, Docker, and Python.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Experience working on mission-critical or SaaS services is desirable

Apply for this role

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail] .