Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Data focused – Hybrid in York – up to £60,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior C# Developer with a strong focus on data-centric development to join our dynamic technology team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust C# applications with a deep integration into large-scale data pipelines, databases, and analytics platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C# applications and backend services with a strong emphasis on data integration and transformation.
• Optimise large-scale data processing workflows and ensure high-performance querying and storage.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and services that interact with large datasets.
• Implement best practices for data integrity, data quality, and data security.
• Contribute to the design of data models, schemas, and ETL pipelines.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and participate in code reviews.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data services and infrastructure.
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices across the team.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of commercial experience in C#/.NET development.
• Strong experience with SQL Server and advanced T-SQL development.
• Deep understanding of data modeling and relational databases.
• Experience with large datasets, performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools or custom ETL pipelines (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or equivalent).
• Experience building and consuming APIs in data-rich environments.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Experience with source control tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with big data or NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Hadoop).
• Exposure to data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) or machine learning workflows.
• Knowledge of data governance, GDPR, and data compliance practices.

Why Join

• Be part of a growing tech team at the forefront of data innovation.
• Work on challenging projects with real-world impact.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid opportunities.
• Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth.