
Hays
Software Developer
Job Description
Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year
Requirements:- Commercial experience developing applications using C# and .NET
- Experience maintaining and enhancing business-critical applications
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design and testing practices
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Knowledge of API development and integration patterns
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and a desire to further develop cloud expertise
- Experience with Git, Azure DevOps or similar source control tools
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality solutions
- Desirable: experience developing solutions in Microsoft Azure
- Desirable: knowledge of Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL and Service Bus
- Desirable: experience modernising legacy or on-premise applications
- Desirable: understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Desirable: experience with Docker and containerisation technologies
- Desirable: knowledge of secure coding practices
- Desirable: experience working within Agile delivery teams
- Desirable: degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
- Design, develop, test and support software solutions using C# and .NET
- Build and enhance applications across Microsoft Azure and on-premise environments
- Develop and maintain APIs, integrations and supporting services
- Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and production issues
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable and highly available
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
- Produce technical documentation, testing artefacts and deployment procedures
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software
- Monitor and improve system performance, resilience and reliability
- Utilise AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding, testing, debugging and documentation activities
- Review and validate AI-generated outputs to ensure quality, security and compliance standards are met
- AI
- API
- Azure
- C#
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- DevOps
- Docker
- Git
- Support
- SQL
- Security
- ASP.NET
More:
We are a growing development team working across a diverse technology landscape, supporting and enhancing business-critical applications while delivering innovative cloud-based solutions. We collaborate with Product Managers, DevOps Engineers, QA Specialists and Business Stakeholders in an environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation and high engineering standards. This role offers a salary of around £50,000 plus benefits.
last updated 33 week of 2026
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