Senior Developer

• Location: Hybrid (3 days in office)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Must have Right to Work in the UK (cannot provide sponsorship)

Join our innovative team at a leading company in the psychometric assessment industry. We are looking for a Lead Developer who is passionate about hands-on coding, mentoring, and driving technical solutions from concept to implementation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to manage development processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Hands-on Development:
  • Actively participate in both backend and frontend development using modern technologies, involving in design, coding, and testing of software components.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and maintainable code that aligns with industry best practices.
• Technical Leadership and Guidance:
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of developers, promoting best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks.
  • Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and provide constructive feedback.
• Project Ownership and Delivery:
  • Work closely with Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders to define project deliverables and timelines.
  • Break down complex requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.
• Process Optimization and Quality Assurance:
  • Champion agile development processes, CI/CD practices, and automated testing to enhance productivity and code quality.
  • Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Innovation and Continuous Learning:
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends relevant to our tech stack and business needs.
  • Propose new tools and technologies to improve development efficiency and platform scalability.
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues swiftly to ensure minimal impact on end-users.
  • Support production deployment, debugging, and ongoing maintenance as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in .Net 6+, .Net Framework 4.7.2, full stack development including Webforms, MVC, Razor Pages, Web API, EntityFramework/EntityFrameworkCore, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2022, and git (AZDO/GitHub).
  • Experienced in building interactive and responsive web applications using React & TypeScript.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Azure, particularly PAAS services like AppService, SqlDatabase.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD using Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions and microservices architecture.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of software development experience with significant hands-on coding.
  • Previous leadership or senior developer role with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
  • Agile development methodologies experience (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make informed decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
  • A mentoring mindset aimed at developing technical and professional skills of team members.