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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Burns Sheehan
- **Location:** Wickford, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft SQL Server, Model View Controller (MVC), Model View ViewModel, Scrum Methodology, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Windows Desktop, Windows Forms, Cloud Platform System, .NET Core, Git, Api Design, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/software-engineer-wickford-essex/2774598412-2/

## About the Role

* 3+ years commercial experience developing Windows applications using C# and .NET
 * Strong experience with MS SQL Server / Transact-SQL
 * Experience working with APIs, integrations and database systems
 * Knowledge of WinForms and/or WPF
 * Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Nice to Have

 * Experience working in financial services
 * Exposure to Azure or cloud environments
 * Knowledge of architectural patterns such as MVVM or MVC
 * Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams

Tech Environment

C#, .NET / .NET Core, WinForms / WPF, MS SQL Server, REST APIs, Azure, Git, CI/CD.

If you're interested in working on modernising systems and helping shape a cloud migration journey, feel free to apply or reach out for more details.

## Description

You'll work closely with engineers, testers, project managers and business stakeholders to deliver robust, production-ready software in a collaborative environment., * Develop and maintain Windows desktop applications and system services

 * Analyse, refactor and migrate existing codebases into C# / .NET
 * Collaborate with technical teams and business users across projects
 * Contribute to architecture, design and technical planning
 * Participate in code reviews, testing and documentation
 * Ensure delivery of high-quality solutions within agreed timelines


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