Senior Developer (.NET)

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE aims to be the world's leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

This role will support the business in growing our online products and help to deliver exciting new functionality. These products help users report and monitor the sustainability credentials of their construction projects and assets. This individual will be collaborating with our other developers, UI designer, QA Engineers and POs to deliver functionality outlined in the product roadmap.

Your role at BRE

• Lead and manage a Sprint Team through the BRE Agile development process.
• Deliver new functionality and maintain existing features across BRE's online products.
• Own or delegate development tasks from estimation and specification through to delivery.
• Ensure the production of robust, secure, and high-quality code in line with BRE software development standards.
• Identify, manage, and escalate technical risks and delivery challenges as they arise.
• Plan and execute product releases in collaboration with Product Owners and the Product Release Manager.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring to Developers and Junior Developers within the Sprint Team.
• Collaborate with other Senior Developers to support Agile delivery and adherence to development standards.
• Support architectural decision-making and contribute to the ongoing technical vision for BRE products.
• Maintain a strong understanding of product drivers and customer needs to inform delivery decisions.

What we are looking for

• Significant experience in full-stack software development, ideally within Agile teams.
• Strong proficiency in modern web development technologies and frameworks used in BRE products.
• Experience leading or mentoring development teams, including task delegation and technical guidance.
• Proven track record of delivering robust, secure, and high-quality code.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, performance optimisation, and hosting considerations.
• Experience with Agile processes, sprint planning, and product release management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, QA engineers, and UI/UX designers.
• Familiarity with best practices in code quality, testing, and software development standards.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme - 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance - 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme - Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities - Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development - Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, please see BRE Employee Benefits

Work location options

Hybrid - Must be able to attend our Watford office 3 days per week

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.