Senior Software Engineer

I'm working exclusively with a highly successful SaaS technology company that develops market-leading software solutions for the insurance sector. Having worked closely with the business and its leadership team, I've seen first-hand the quality of both the technology and the people behind it. The team are genuinely collaborative, approachable, and communicative, creating an environment where developers are supported, trusted, and encouraged to contribute ideas. I've also had the opportunity to visit their offices and meet members of the wider team. The culture is one of professionalism, openness, and mutual respect, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and continuous improvement. They're looking for someone who will not only add technical expertise but also thrive within a positive and highly engaged team environment. The OpportunityThis is a hands-on development role where you'll contribute to the evolution of a large-scale platform used by thousands of end users. You'll be involved in building new customer-facing applications, enhancing existing systems, and helping drive best practices around code quality, performance, and maintainability.Working within a collaborative environment, you'll partner with developers, QA engineers, designers, and project stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that support ongoing business growth. What You'll Be DoingDeveloping and enhancing web-based applications and customer-facing platformsBuilding reusable, scalable software components that promote long-term maintainabilityDesigning and integrating APIs and backend servicesDelivering responsive and user-friendly interfaces from UI/UX designsContributing to architectural discussions and technical decision-makingOptimising application performance, security, and reliabilitySupporting continuous improvement across development processes and toolingCollaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software releases

What We're Looking For5+ years of commercial software development experienceStrong C# and .NET development skillsExperience building web applications using ASP.NET MVC and modern .NET technologiesSolid understanding of REST APIs and service integrationExperience working with SQL Server and data-driven applicationsStrong front-end skills including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive web developmentKnowledge of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean coding practicesExperience with Git and modern development workflowsExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture Nice to HaveReact experienceMicrosoft Azure exposureEntity FrameworkTest-Driven Development (TDD)Azure DevOpsMicrosoft certifications Package & BenefitsHybrid working modelFlexible working arrangementsCompetitive salaryPrivate healthcare and wellbeing supportEnhanced annual leavePension schemeOngoing training and professional developmentSocial events and team activitiesAdditional employee benefits From my own experience working with this client, what stands out most is the quality of the people and the culture they've built. They're looking for someone who is both a strong technical fit and someone who values collaboration, communication, and being part of a genuinely supportive team. If that sounds like you, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation.