Senior C# Engineer - #2192935

Salary = £55,000 - £70,000

Work-pattern = Hybrid

Location = Manchester

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to join an established and growing technology team based in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled C#/.NET developer to work on a range of business-critical applications, software platforms and new development projects.

You'll play an important role in designing, developing and improving software solutions, working across backend systems, databases, APIs and integrations. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute technical ideas and help shape the future direction of the company's technology.

Whether you're particularly strong in backend development, database-driven applications or building scalable software solutions, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain applications using C# and .NET.
• Build and maintain REST APIs, web services and third-party integrations.
• Develop, optimise and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Write and improve complex SQL queries, stored procedures and database functionality.
• Contribute to the design and development of new software features and applications.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across existing systems.
• Collaborate with developers and wider technical teams to deliver projects.
• Contribute to technical discussions, architecture and development best practices.
• Explore opportunities to introduce new technologies, automation and AI-driven solutions.

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' commercial software development experience.
• Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience developing database-driven applications.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and web services.
• Experience working with software architecture and application design.
• Ability to write, maintain and optimise SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of development projects.

Desirable Experience

• ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core.
• .NET 6, .NET 7, .NET 8 or later.
• Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
• JavaScript and front-end technologies.
• Entity Framework / Entity Framework Core.
• Reporting tools such as SSRS or Power BI.
• Microservices and distributed systems.
• JSON / XML and third-party integrations.
• Git or other source control technologies.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• AI, automation or machine learning technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working (Flexibility on days in the office).
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual company bonus scheme.
• Additional annual leave for length of service.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Regular team socials and company events.
• Free on-site parking (where applicable).