Software Developer

Location: Worcestershire Working arrangement: Part time or full time, office based. Agile working may be considered following induction. Salary: From £38,000, depending on experience About the RoleSpire Technology Group is looking for a motivated Software Developer to join our development team, working across a range of software projects built with .NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Blazor, Bootstrap and React. Key Responsibilities• Collaborate with the development team to design, build and release software across our range of projects. • Develop and maintain web application interfaces using Blazor, React and Bootstrap. • Build and maintain back end services and RESTful APIs using .NET, C# and Entity Framework. • Design, develop and maintain database schemas across Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. • Implement secure communication between application clients and servers, including Azure app registrations and OAuth based authentication. • Work with end users, developers and engineers to identify and define application requirements. • Test software and contribute to the development of automated tests. • Investigate software defects and develop effective solutions. • Report on development progress, risks and technical issues. • Carry out quality assurance to ensure the software meets agreed standards. • Create and maintain product and technical documentation. • Share knowledge and promote good development practices across the team. • Roll out fixes and upgrades to the software as needed. • Help secure the software against vulnerabilities and security breaches. • Review feedback from users to help improve the experience of the application. • Suggest improvements to workflow and process where you see opportunities. Required Skills and Experience• Experience developing applications using C# and .NET (.NET Core, .NET 6 or later), including ASP.NET MVC. • Experience with Entity Framework, or another .NET ORM, for data access. • Experience with Blazor (Server or WebAssembly), or strong experience with another component based web framework and a willingness to pick up Blazor quickly. • Experience with React and Bootstrap for building responsive web interfaces. • Ability to build and consume RESTful APIs, including an understanding of their security requirements. • Experience designing and working with relational database schemas in Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL. • Experience with Microsoft Azure, including setting up app registrations and OAuth2/OpenID Connect based authentication for web applications and APIs. • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. • Familiarity with Git source control and collaborative development workflows. • A strong aptitude for learning new technologies and working outside your existing areas of experience. • Good independent problem solving skills. • Ability to use initiative and take ownership of assigned work. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Desirable Skills and ExperienceExperience in any of the following areas would be beneficial: • MySQL or other relational databases in addition to SQL Server and PostgreSQL. • Other front end frameworks such as Angular or Vue.js. • Other Azure services (App Service, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and similar) or experience with AWS. • Containerisation technologies such as Docker. • Automated testing and continuous integration or delivery. • Internet of Things systems and applications. Benefits• Competitive salary from £38,000 per annum, based on experience. • Market leading, company funded training courses and certifications. • Career progression opportunities. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. • Two further paid days leave, optional, to work with your nominated charity of choice. • Pension scheme. • Free on site parking. • Engaging optional social events. • A modern office environment that promotes enjoyment and productivity. • A collaborative, team oriented culture where everyone strives for excellence. How We Assess ApplicationsCandidates do not need to meet every desirable requirement. We are particularly interested in applicants who have strong development fundamentals, demonstrate initiative and are keen to expand their technical knowledge.