Software Developer

Software Developer

Contract: IT
Location: Stoke, ST1 5PZ – hybrid working with 2–3 days per week on site (flexibility available)
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Software Developer to join its UK Software & Application Team, working across a multi‑system, multi‑discipline environment.

Job Overview

This role sits within a collaborative software and applications function, supporting the delivery and ongoing development of business‑critical systems used across the organisation. The successful candidate will work in a varied technical landscape, contributing to the design, build and support of robust software solutions aligned to operational policies and processes.

The position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to deliver high‑quality outputs to agreed deadlines. The Software Developer will work both independently and as part of a wider team, engaging regularly with line management and stakeholders, with guidance available as required and outputs subject to review throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Travel requirement: Open to candidates across the Central Midlands who can travel to Stoke when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into functional and technical solutions
• Build, enhance and maintain business logic for software applications
• Develop, integrate and maintain data from back‑end services and databases
• Produce and maintain design documentation, technical specifications, test plans and test records
• Carry out fault finding, configuration control, version control and implementation reviews
• Provide technical support for web, desktop or mobile applications, including upgrades and debugging
• Ensure information and data security awareness is applied at all times
• Work closely with team members, stakeholders, third parties and suppliers to resolve development and technical issues

Person Specification

• Proven development experience in a similar software development role
• Strong experience with C#, .NET, .NET Core and/or .NET Framework
• Extensive experience working with SQL, including SQL Server and Oracle
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs, including internal and external APIs
• Ability to create clear technical specifications and test plans
• Experience delivering software platforms used across multiple products or organisational units
• Strong understanding of fundamental design principles for building scalable applications
• Excellent analytical thinking and a passion for technology, with a willingness to learn new and emerging technologies