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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Developer - **Company:** Inspire People - **Location:** Exeter, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £48,429.0 - £57,722.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Multitier Architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Live Connect (Windows), SQL Azure, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Search Technologies, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Technical Debt, Google Cloud Functions, Cosmos DB, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-software-developer/inspire-people-job108059525 ## About the Role * C# and .NET development experience within modern web applications. * Experience of modern engineering practices including TDD/BDD, automated testing, CI/CD and DevOps. * Good understanding of integration approaches including APIs, real-time, scheduled, batch and messaging services. * Experience working with cloud-based IaaS and PaaS solutions, alongside strong knowledge of secure and maintainable software development. * Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to contribute to technical discussions, share knowledge and support colleagues., * Experience working with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, App Services, Function Apps and AI Search. * Knowledge of clean architecture, OOP, SOLID, RESTful APIs and GitHub-based development workflows. * Experience of GOV.UK standards, including the Service Manual and Technology Code of Practice. ## Description The Insolvency Service, in partnership with Inspire People, is looking for a Senior Developer, with C# and .NET development experience within modern web applications, to join its Digital Services team and help modernise and improve a portfolio of digital services used by colleagues, businesses and the public. Permanent role, salary £48,429 - £57,722 (based on assessment at interview), 29% employer pension contribution plus full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from 9 UK locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham (expectation is to spend 60% of your working time across a month in one of the offices), and operates under the flexible working hours agreement, supporting a positive work-life balance., This role will join the Digital Services team, part of Change and Technology Services within the Insolvency Service, supporting enterprise applications used by internal teams, external organisations and the general public. The team is consolidating its technology stack and moving away from legacy services, with a growing focus on Microsoft .NET 10 and Azure. This is a strong opportunity to help modernise digital services, influence technical approaches and contribute to a more sustainable, user-centred technology environment. The role will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of a portfolio of live digital services, helping reduce technical debt, improve consistency across the technology estate and support faster, more effective delivery of future change., * Design, develop and maintain secure, accessible and maintainable applications across enterprise digital services. * Deliver functionality against agreed user stories, acceptance criteria and Agile delivery objectives. * Take ownership of code quality through automated testing, peer reviews, defect prevention and addressing technical debt. * Contribute to architectural discussions, engineering standards, reusable components and common development approaches. * Support live services through incident resolution, releases, deployments, documentation and ongoing continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [Implementing an Event Sourcing strategy on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/688-implementing-an-event-sourcing-strategy-on-azure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)