Junior C# Developer (ID: 1zo9aWl3)

We seek a highly motivated Junior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll contribute to building innovative solutions, grow your technical skills, and collaborate with experienced developers on impactful projects. As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our software systems, ensuring we deliver high-quality solutions that meet business and user needs.

The Company

• We are a technology travel platform located in the centre of beautiful Bury St Edmunds, with exciting plans for the future.
• We own and operate specialist leisure websites focusing on accommodation but also including activities. They include BeachHuts.com, BritainsFinest.co.uk, FishPal.com, Monasteries.com and UniversityRooms.com.
• Our booking engine, which has been developed for over ten years, also powers third-party websites.
• We are building a property management system (PMS) to provide our properties with additional tools (turbo-pms.com).
• Revenue grew over 20% in 2023 to reach a new record, and we are on track for that to accelerate in 2024.
• Our vision is to be the world’s leading collection of leisure booking websites that are no.1 in their markets, backed by our platform and subscription software.
• We have an exciting journey ahead and are recruiting 3 new developers to add to our team of 6 developers, a product owner, and a tester.

Junior C# Developer Responsibilities and Duties

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, optimising performance and efficiency.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and functionalities into existing systems.
• Support legacy systems built on older .NET frameworks, ensuring compatibility and stability.
• Help move the system to new technologies, e.g. upgrading our framework from .NET 4.8 to .NET 8.

Qualifications and Skills

“Must have” Skills

• 1 Year C# experience or more.

“Nice to have” technical skills

• MySQL or SQL
• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS
• Visual Studio
• Experience with one of Vue.js, React or Angular.
• .NET framework Experience.
• Strong understanding of server-side technologies, such as IIS, SQL Server, and Windows Server.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as Azure or AWS.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
• ASP.NET
• MVC
• Android / iOS apps:
• MAUI
• Flutter
• XML/JSON
• Have used Jira or similar software for managing projects.
• Automation
• Unit testing
• Plastic SCM
• Git

Other characteristics

• A degree in computer sciences would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
• We are looking for a talented individual who is organised, methodical, motivated, gives attention to detail, and can envisage building a long-term career within the company.
• Willing to work as part of a team to deliver projects within set timescales.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn new tools and frameworks as needed.
• Strong English written and verbal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an established profitable eCommerce/software business with exciting growth plans for the future.
• Above industry average salary (dependent on experience) plus pension contributions.
• Long-term bonus plan gives employees a share in growth in the value of the company.
• Bright office on Cornhill in the centre of Bury St Edmunds: dog-friendly, ping pong, table football, darts, as much coffee and tea as you can drink!
• Hybrid working: work from home may be available for up to two days a week.
• Relocation allowance if you move to Bury to St Edmunds.
• Free car parking.
• Employee benefits and rewards scheme.
• Wellness videos and confidential helpline.
• Paid for training.
• Company events & social time.
• Generous holiday allowance that rises to 28 days over time, plus bank holidays.
• Support the environment: we donate over £20,000 every year to environmental causes, including a donation from every booking to the World Land Trust.
• You will be joining a twenty-strong team of fun and hard-working salespeople, account managers, and software developers with a high-performance culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 38 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bury St. Edmunds: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

• Please note: you must be in the office 3 times a week. Please do not apply if you are unable to commit to this.

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bury St. Edmunds