Full Stack Developer

About The Company Innova Recruitment Limited is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various technology sectors. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the evolving tech landscape, Innova Recruitment Limited prides itself on fostering strong relationships with both clients and candidates. The company emphasizes a collaborative approach, ensuring that each placement aligns with long-term strategic goals, cultural fit, and professional growth opportunities. With a focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies, Innova Recruitment Limited remains at the forefront of industry trends, delivering tailored recruitment solutions that drive success and innovation. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with expertise in .NET Core, Azure, and AI to join a dynamic and forward-thinking digital product business. This is a permanent position based in Manchester with a hybrid working model, offering a competitive salary between 55,000 and 65,000 plus bonus, private healthcare, and other benefits. The role involves contributing to the modernization of the company's platform, integrating AI into core development processes, and working within a collaborative, cross-functional product squad. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the future of software engineering through innovative AI-assisted development and agentic workflows, ultimately enhancing productivity and product quality. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development, particularly with the latest versions of C# and .NET Core. Experience in building REST APIs and backend services is essential, along with a solid understanding of SQL Server and cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure. Candidates should be familiar with modern engineering practices such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing. A genuine curiosity about AI, large language models (LLMs), and the future of software development is highly desirable. Experience with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted development tools is advantageous. Previous experience working within product-led engineering teams will be beneficial, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively in fast-paced, innovative environments. Responsibilities Designing and developing scalable applications and APIs using C# and .NET Core to meet business needs and ensure high performance.Creating cloud-native solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.Implementing quality engineering principles, including writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, to uphold software standards.Collaborating closely with product managers, UX designers, and QA teams within a cross-functional squad to deliver seamless user experiences.Exploring and integrating AI-assisted development tools to enhance engineering productivity and innovation.Assisting in the implementation of agentic workflows that automate repetitive tasks, thereby increasing efficiency.Continuously optimizing application performance, scalability, and the overall developer experience through iterative improvements. Benefits Competitive salary ranging from 55,000 to 65,000, complemented by performance-based bonuses.Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, income protection, and a personal development budget.Hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in the central Manchester office, promoting work-life balance.Access to a modern Microsoft technology stack, fostering innovation and skill development.Significant investment in AI adoption across engineering teams, providing cutting-edge tools and opportunities for growth.Direct interaction with technical leadership, offering clear pathways for career progression and skill enhancement. Equal Opportunity Innova Recruitment Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our aim is to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our collective success.