Contract C# Software Developer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract) to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance our business systems using .NET technologies and SQL Server.We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office.Key Responsibilities:Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deploymentImplement best practice coding in relation to development coding standardsUse operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applicationsUse AI to improve productivityMaintain documentation and release notesHave awareness of application security considerationsIdentify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrencesEffectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organizationWork alone or alongside other

Software Engineers on projects where necessaryCreate secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQLContribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider teamDesign and develop commercial/enterprise web applicationsEnsure application performance, quality, and responsivenessWork with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworksExperience and Skills Required:Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JSExperience with AzureExperience of working with AI in a software engineering teamSkilled in software testing methodologies including TDDStrong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skillsDeveloping and maintaining multiple connected software solutionsExcellent skills in SQL ServerAbility to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the jobExperience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environmentTeam-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environmentHighly Desirable:Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threadingExperience working with distributed systems and microservice architecturesExperience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementationMicrosoft certified statusConnells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. #J-18808-Ljbffr