Software Engineer

Company

Our client is a large, purpose-led organisation with a significant regional presence and an ambitious programme of digital transformation.

The technology function develops and supports the applications, integrations and data services used across a complex and varied organisation. The team is committed to building secure, scalable and user-focused technology that delivers measurable benefits for colleagues, customers and the wider community.

You will join a collaborative and inclusive working environment where knowledge sharing, professional development and continuous improvement are actively encouraged. The position is based in a modern Newcastle city-centre location, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.

Alongside the opportunity to work on meaningful and technically interesting projects, the organisation offers an excellent benefits package and a supportive approach to career development and work-life balance.

Role

The Senior Software Engineer will lead and contribute to the design, development and delivery of complex software applications and integrations using .NET and the wider Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary product and development function, you will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership. You will help define appropriate solutions, support other developers and ensure applications are secure, robust, scalable and aligned with user and organisational needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

Designing and developing complex software applications, integrations and associated data platforms

Building high-quality, secure, scalable and maintainable solutions using .NET and Microsoft technologies

Leading the delivery of integrations that enable organisational data to be managed and shared securely across multiple systems

Developing and consuming REST APIs and designing reliable interfaces between applications

Delivering cloud-based applications and integrations using Microsoft Azure

Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate user stories into effective technical solutions

Producing proof-of-concept solutions and using rapid prototyping to validate requirements

Contributing to technical architecture and helping select the most appropriate tech...