Software Developer (Cloud & Desktop Applications)

Software Developer (Desktop & Cloud Applications)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Are you a Software Developer looking for a long-term opportunity to build applications from the ground up? We're recruiting for a Software Developer (Desktop & Cloud Applications) role based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, offering a salary of £40,000 - £45,000, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with hybrid working available once established.

The Role

Working across desktop and cloud technologies, you'll be responsible for developing a new Windows-based application alongside the supporting cloud infrastructure.
You'll be involved throughout the software lifecycle, from architecture and technical design through to implementation, testing and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing Windows desktop applications using C#, .NET and WPF
  • Building APIs using ASP.NET Core
  • Developing cloud synchronisation functionality
  • Designing and maintaining SQL Server and SQLite databases
  • Implementing authentication and user permissions
  • Contributing to software architecture and technical decisions
  • Developing new features and enhancing existing applications
  • Working closely with Sales, Marketing and the wider R&D team to improve user experience
  • Supporting the ongoing evolution of a scalable software platform
About You

You'll be someone who enjoys solving technical problems, takes ownership of your work and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing engineering business.

You'll ideally have:

  • Around 3-5 years' commercial software development experience
  • Strong experience with C# and .NET
  • Experience building desktop applications (WPF preferred)
  • Experience developing REST APIs using ASP.NET Core
  • Knowledge of SQL Server, SQLite or similar relational databases
  • Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure experience advantageous)
  • Experience delivering projects from concept through to release
  • Confidence working independently within a small development team
  • A genuine passion for software development and continuous learning
Experience within engineering, manufacturing or scientific software would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a stable, well-established engineering business with over 50 years of success, a strong commitment to innovation and an exciting roadmap for future software development.

Benefits

  • £40,000 - £45,000 salary
  • 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
  • Enhanced employer pension
  • Life insurance
  • Company sick pay
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Company events
  • On-site parking
  • Hybrid working once established
If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, your work has visible impact and you can build something from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Details

Company
Castle Employment
Location
Scarborough, Reighton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £45000/annum
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