C# Developer

We are seeking a C# Developer to help with the ongoing development of our in-house LIMS application. This is a business-critical system which runs all areas of the lab operations from end to end. The application is currently written in Access/VBA and is in the process of being ported to C#/Web over the next 12-24 months. The role will require some support work in VBA, particularly in understanding how the application works when porting this to C#., * Collaborate with the other team members in the development of the current in-house LIMS application, and porting this from Access VBA to C#.

• Support of existing LIMS systems users.
• Build, test, and deployment of new releases using Azure DevOps and CI/CD.
• Writing user Stories, technical specs and design documents.
• Liaising with the business to deliver user stories.
• Working to in-house coding standards and design guidelines.
• Demonstrate a high level of software craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
• Liaising with the outsourced Managed Service Provider regarding IT issues.

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Relevant degree and a minimum of 3+ years commercial development experience.

• C#/.NET/Entity Framework/Razor.
• MS SQL Server/T-SQL.
• Using and implementing API’s and Web Services.
• Web Development (XHTML, CSS, TypeScript)
• Design patterns such as MVVM.
• Automated testing.
• Exposure and experience of VBA, or a willingness to learn this.

Desirable skills:

• Agile software development.
• Azure DevOps + CI/CD.
• ASP.NET.
• Domain-Driven Design
• GDPR regulations.
• Pharmaceutical sector experience.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IT Security.
• PHP

Personality attributes:

• Passionate about software development.
• Good communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively.
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving with a focus on customer service.

In return we will offer an excellent rate of pay and 25 days annual leave. There will be a probationary period of up to 3 months. You will be expected to make yourself available for work between the hours of 9am - 5pm for a 35-hour week.

The role will be split between Head Office (based in Pentwyn) and home.

Cansford Labs operates an optional flexi-day system, where the normal working day is extended slightly allowing the accrued time to been taken as part of a long weekend every three weeks. The flexi-day/rota scheme is available on successful completion of the probationary period.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be part of a dynamic team within a forward-looking high striving Company.

All applicants must be eligible to work in UK.

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Cansford Laboratories is a state-of-the-art Hair and Oral Fluid Drug and Alcohol Testing

organisation based in Cardiff. Our team pioneered hair testing 25 years ago and today offer a modern, fast and class-leading service. The Lab is UKAS Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and offers the UK’s largest catalogue of accredited hair tests. The environment is quick paced and busy, with continuous investment in internal training and product development.