Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Job Type:      Permanent

Location:       London (Hybrid)

Salary:           DOE

Consultant:   Rosie Whelan

Excellent career opportunity!

The Organisation

TDRC are excited to be once again working with one of the UK’s leading Wealth Management firms

Through their robust infrastructure, cutting edge technology, and exceptional support, they are  delivering an excellent and reliable service to their continuously expanding client base. They are providing the utmost level of quality and security in everything they do.

This is your opportunity to be an integral part of their continuous improvement and growth in this new role.

The Role:

The Senior Full Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions across both back-end and front-end systems. The role will involve ensuring the delivery of scalable, maintainable, and secure applications, while contributing to continuous improvements in development practices and team dynamics. Additionally, the developer will mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and improving overall team capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure software solutions using C# .NET and React.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and security standards.
• Implement responsive front-end designs using HTML, CSS, and optionally Tailwind CSS.
• Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines, particularly in Azure DevOps using YAML.
• Work within Kubernetes clusters for deployment and maintenance of applications.
• Ensure code quality through adherence to SOLID principles and the use of automated testing frameworks like xUnit and Playwright.
• Actively participate in Agile Scrum processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and incremental delivery.
• Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and support to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and delivery timelines.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, driving them to successful completion with minimal oversight.

Experienced/Skills Required:

• C# .NET 8: Advanced experience with C# .NET, particularly in building scalable and maintainable applications.
• Entity Framework & Dapper: Proficiency in using Entity Framework for ORM and Dapper for lightweight data access in .NET applications.
• SQL: Strong experience in writing and optimising SQL queries, as well as managing and maintaining relational databases.
• MediatR: Experience implementing CQRS patterns using MediatR for clean and decoupled application design.
• JavaScript & React: Proficiency with JavaScript and React for front-end development, including building dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
• HTML, CSS: Strong understanding of HTML5 and CSS3, including responsive design.
• Tailwind CSS: Preferred experience with Tailwind but not essential.
• Azure Service Bus: Experience working with Azure Service Bus or similar messaging systems for event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication.
• CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD practices, especially in YAML-based pipelines. Ability to set up, manage, and optimise pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Kubernetes (K8s): Understanding and experience in using Kubernetes clusters, especially in the context of application deployment and maintenance.
• RESTful Web API: Proven experience building, maintaining, and securing RESTful APIs.

Development Environment:

• Visual Studio & VS Code: Proficiency in using Visual Studio for C# and .NET development along with Visual Studio Code for lightweight coding across various technologies.
• SQL Management Studio (SSMS): Experience managing and querying databases in SQL Server using SSMS.
• Azure & Azure DevOps: Knowledgeable in Azure services, with experience in deployment and management using Azure DevOps.

Testing & Quality:

• Automated Testing: Knowledge of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. Familiarity with tools like xUnit for .NET and Playwright for front-end testing is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to clean, maintainable code, with knowledge and experience of SOLID principles.

Delivery:

• Comfortable working within Agile Scrum frameworks, with hands-on experience in sprint planning, retrospectives, and incremental delivery.

Soft Skills:

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to solving complex problems.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively, including in a remote or hybrid setup.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ownership & Accountability: Drives projects to completion with high accountability and minimal oversight.