Software Developer - C#

Ember Recruitment are hiring for a Software Developer on a permanent, full time basis, responsible for developing internal software for the variety of services that the business provides. They will also work in deploying, enhancing, and troubleshooting application developments across all companies in the group, as may be required. Some of the responsibilities are:

· Enhancement and development of software applications/services.

· Troubleshooting and security of the software developments.

· Understanding of integration and partnership with internal/external data.

· Liaison with other departments to develop and implement their requirements.

· Software performance management and speed improvements.

Skills

They are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, motivated, with a willingness to learn, who are able to use their initiative, and think independently. The successful candidate should:

· Ideally have, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft database server management certifications.

· Have proven experience in software development and developed application support, primarily Microsoft application and web development understanding, knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, LAN, VPNs, and security products such as anti-virus.

· The following skills are essential:

o Visual Studio .net,

o asp.net / classic asp,

o SQL Database administration / queries, and

o Visual C# or VB.Net.

· Have at least one years’ experience in:

o software development using Microsoft tools,

o database administration & management using Microsoft tools,

o network connectivity/security understanding an implementation, and

o security and performance understanding.

· Have excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to end users, and with all levels of staff.

· Be prepared to work outside the standard working hours per week, as may be required, and be prepared to travel, e.g. in the UK and internationally.

Hours and Pay

The hours are Monday to Friday, nominally 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, as agreed and set with the manager. The salary range is £30,000 pa to £40,000 pa, subject to skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits and Applications

You will be joining a stable and well-established organisation, in state-of-the art offices, offering a very comfortable working environment. Other benefits include annual leave 28 days rising to 33 days pa pro-rata (inclusive of Bank/Public holidays), work related contributory pension scheme, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking.