Software Developer - Assessment Day – 4 September

Software Developer – Application Engineering Location: Bracknell, UK Assessment Day: 4 September | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Our client is looking for a Software Developer with a strong focus on Application Engineering to join their team based in Bracknell. The role is focused on designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining applications and services, with C# development at its core. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Day on 4 September. Candidates must be available to attend the full day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. What our client is looking for Our client is looking for someone who is committed to delivering valuable applications and services to customers and ensuring that software meets agreed acceptance criteria and the team’s definition of done. From design and development through to testing, deployment and maintenance, you will contribute to delivering reliable, mission-critical communication solutions for customers. Key Responsibilities Development Write clean and maintainable code, principally using C#.Design the architecture of new application components.Work within an Agile team to develop back-end applications and features that meet customer and project requirements.Thoroughly test new features and developments.Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to validate builds before release.Contribute to development specifications and technical design decisions.Maintenance & Improvement Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve software bugs.Perform ongoing maintenance and upgrades of applications and platforms.Participate in peer code reviews.Contribute ideas to improve applications, development processes and the wider platform.Review projects and deployments to identify opportunities for improvement.Design and pilot prototype applications where required.Stay up to date with software development trends, frameworks and emerging technologies.About You Our client is looking for candidates with: A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM, Computer Science or a related subject.Experience developing commercial projects or applications using C#.Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.Experience using source control, particularly Git.Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.Knowledge of OWASP ASVS or equivalent application security standards.Experience with .NET 5 or .NET 6.Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript and React.js.Knowledge or experience of Docker and Kubernetes.Assessment Day – 4 September Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend our client’s in-person Assessment Day in Bracknell on 4 September. Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Attendance for the entire Assessment Day is mandatory, so candidates should only apply if they are available to attend in person for the full day.