Software Developer

WA Consultants are searching for an experienced software developer

Hybrid working near to Exeter

Job Description: We are seeking a proactive and solution-oriented Software Developer to design, develop, and support a variety of applications and systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and is passionate about building high-quality software that delivers real value to users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building secure and performant browser-based applications which integrate with or interact with our core business systems.
• Building and maintaining a diverse portfolio of software solutions - from small-scale tactical utilities to larger-scale strategic web-based applications - in line with our technology stack (.NET Core/SQL/Blazor/Azure).
• Developing both internally accessible and externally (Internet) facing applications.
• Writing clean, functional code on both the front and Back End - as part of a small team, so a broad and generalist knowledge of all aspects of development is required.
• Maintain awareness of web application security and building applications which meet high standards of security, pass penetration tests and align with OWASP recommendations.
• Taking an active part in the whole Software Development Lifecycle end-to-end - including conception, design, architecture, build and deployment.
• Producing accurate estimates for project deliverables and change requests.
• Supporting developed applications including investigating and resolving issues.
• Contributing to defining and delivering continuous improvement roadmap for developed applications.
• Defining test requirements, writing test scripts, carrying out and coordinating testing of developed solutions.
• Maintaining application related documentation including process flows, training materials and support content.
• Contributing to the planned roadmap for application changes and improvements.
• Handling escalated issues and driving them through to resolution, communicating with relevant stakeholders across the wider Technology team and the business.
• Delivering critical care following changes and new implementations and supporting service transition to BAU.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience of developing secure customer-facing browser-based software applications - ideally within our technology stack of Blazor, .NET Core, SQL, Azure or equivalents.
• Experience of deploying web applications using DevOps approaches and a CI/CD pipeline framework - ideally in Azure, but other equivalent experience considered.
• Experience of serverless application architecture - ideally within Azure (eg Azure App Service, Blob Storage, Azure AD B2B/C, Managed SQL) - but equivalent experience (eg AWS) considered.
• High-level of technical proficiency, IT aptitude and a general interest in technology, systems and software.
• Critical thinking and logical, analytical mindset to problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.