Senior Software Engineer (C# .NET)

Leonardo UK
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Continuous Integration
Microsoft Visual Studio
Windows Presentation Foundation
Object-Oriented Software Development
Software Engineering
Windows Forms
Containerization
Devsecops
Microservices

Requirements

Do you have experience in Visual Studio?, We are looking for talented Software Engineers with a solid foundation in C# .NET and a passion for learning and growing. If you are eager to develop your technical skills, leadership capabilities, and decision-making confidence, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career., * Hands on Experience: Around 4 years of practical experience in software engineering using C# .NET, delivering reliable solutions as part of a team.

  • Technical Foundations: A good understanding of object-oriented design and familiarity with frameworks and tools such as WPF, WinForms, and Visual Studio. Exposure to microservices and containerisation is a plus.
  • DevSecOps Awareness: Interest in automation across build, test, and deployment processes (CI/CD) and an understanding of Secure by Design principles.
  • Lifecycle Knowledge: Experience with the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
  • Collaboration & Growth Mindset: Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, share ideas, and learn from others.
  • Continuous Improvement: Enthusiasm for adopting best practices and improving processes.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits & conditions

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

About the company

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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