Senior Software Developer

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled software developer who is passionate about Microsoft technologies, embraces AI-powered development practices, and enjoys mentoring others while contributing to high-quality software solutions., 1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions using modern Microsoft technologies.

1. Deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable code following established development standards.
2. Build and enhance cloud-native solutions within Microsoft Azure.
3. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
4. Contribute to architecture, design decisions, and technology selection.
5. Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, quality, and innovation.
6. Mentor and support junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
7. Participate in code reviews and champion software engineering excellence.
8. Collaborate within an Agile development environment.
9. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues.
10. Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to products and processes., Your designated workplace will be Bredbury in Stockport, where you’ll need to be present at least two days each week. You should be flexible to spend more days at the office as needed and in particular supporting the team.

Why Join Innovation 24?

1. Work on innovative products and customer-facing solutions.
2. Opportunity to influence technical direction and architecture.
3. Collaborative and supportive team culture.
4. Exposure to modern Azure and AI technologies.
5. Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
6. Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing technology business.

1. Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET.
2. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and cloud architecture.*
3. Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, database design, and performance tuning.
4. Experience building modern web applications using technologies such as React, Angular JS, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
5. Strong understanding of secure software development practices.
6. Experience working within Agile development teams.
7. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
8. Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

AI-Driven Development Mindset

We’re looking for developers who embrace the future of software development:

1. Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms.
2. Ability to use AI effectively to accelerate development, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.
3. Understanding of responsible AI usage within software development.
4. Enthusiasm for identifying opportunities where AI can enhance products, processes, and customer value.
5. A proactive and innovative approach to adopting new technologies.

Desirable Skills

1. Experience with IoT solutions and data processing platforms.
2. Experience designing scalable cloud architectures.
3. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
4. Experience working with Azure AI services, OpenAI, or machine learning solutions.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll be someone who:

1. Takes ownership and delivers high-quality solutions.
2. Enjoys solving complex technical challenges.
3. Supports and mentors colleagues.
4. Communicates effectively across the business.
5. Continuously learns and adapts to new technologies.
6. Brings fresh ideas and drives innovation through both technology and AI.

Attractive pay, corporate pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare coverage, support program for employees, annual leave (which increase with service), potential for growth via yearly assessments and training opportunities provided by the company.

At Innovation 24, we build innovative software solutions that help businesses transform the way they work. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Software Developer to join our growing development team and play a key role in designing, building, and delivering modern cloud-based applications.