Development - Senior Software Engineer

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s leading veterinary wholesaler. 

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.
 

Working for us you'll receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
• Staff discounts
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
• A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme – offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
• Savings related Share option plan
• Christmas vouchers
• Eye-sight vouchers
• Company pension scheme 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated .NET Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C# and .NET 6 to .NET 8, a strong background in developing SQL databases including stored procedures, and proficiency in building robust Web APIs. The developer should also have a solid understanding of version control systems like Git and be adept at writing and maintaining unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Experience of Web Forms development would also be beneficial as the role will analysing existing code, creating acceptance criteria and upgrading this to .NET 8.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain applications using C# and .NET 6 to .NET 8.
• Design and implement SQL databases, including writing complex queries and stored procedures.
• Create and maintain Web APIs to support various application functionalities.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, project managers, and other team members to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and minimize bugs.
• Utilise Git for version control and collaborate with other developers through branches and pull requests.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and fix issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the team uses the best practices.

Qualifications:

• Qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a .NET Developer, with a strong focus on C# and .NET 6-8.
• Proficient in SQL and experience with database design and development.
• Experience in developing Web APIs and working with RESTful services.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience in writing and maintaining unit tests.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Experience of Azure DevOps would be beneficial.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• .NET 4.8 and WebForms.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with other .NET frameworks and libraries.