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# C# .Net Senior Desktop Software Engineer

- **Company:** Nes Fircroft (nes)
- **Location:** Aberdeen, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Design of User Interfaces, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb19ab3c34078b229a17958e0d986f3a0b/eaa

## About the Role

* Software Engineer: 3 to 10 years of professional software engineering experience.
 * Senior Software Engineer: 5 to 15 years of professional software engineering experience.
 * Experience building and delivering complex, production-grade software applications.
 * Strong proficiency in C#/.NET.
 * Experience developing desktop applications and/or cloud-based software solutions.
 * Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, testing methodologies, version control, and code review practices.
 * Experience working within Agile software development environments.

Nice to Have

 * Experience modernizing legacy software and migrating mature C/C++ codebases to modern technologies while maintaining performance and accuracy.
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
 * Hands-on experience building, configuring, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools.
 * Experience modernizing desktop applications, including UI/UX improvements.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to take initiative within a team environment.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain complex desktop and cloud applications using modern software engineering practices, including design patterns, SOLID principles, automated testing, and CI/CD.
 * Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, code-generation tools, and automated testing assistants to improve productivity and code quality.
 * Collaborate closely with the Team Lead and Product Owner to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
 * Communicate risks, trade-offs, progress, and technical challenges effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Continuously evaluate and adopt relevant technologies, frameworks, cloud services, and AI-assisted development tools.


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