Software Engineer (.Net)

Job Description

The software package this role is targeted for is founded on the Microsoft technology stack and utilises the latest versions of the .Net Framework, C#, Windows 2012 / IIS 8.5, SQL Server 2016, alongside many supporting internal and external services.Equiniti Credit Services typically provides its software on a hosted basis, in its tier 3 data centres and engages with its clients in a structured manner to implement solutions quickly and provide excellence in service throughout long relationships.Our Software Engineers are a key component in creating and delivering the companys products. They shape not only the software but also the process and technologies that we use to provide a richly functional service to our clients.Business FunctionEquiniti Credit Services develops market leading applications for the finance industry. The company employs highly experienced staff most of whom have extensive knowledge of both the finance industry and the technologies required to deliver effective, modernsoftware solutions.Role and Responsibilities

• Develop software following industry best practices within the scope of Equiniti Credit Services projects and architecture.
• Ensure, as part of the project team, that software meets Equiniti Credit Services "Definition of Done".
• Author unit tests and work collaboratively to test that software meets acceptance criteria.
• Work collaboratively with product owners, architecture, design and infrastructure teams to meet client requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of the process for packaging and releasing software; and supporting the delivery of software to production.
• Participate in planning, retrospective, review sessions and daily stand-ups.
• Providing support to service desk and technical delivery teams as required.
• Encourage the continuous improvement of the team.

Skills, Capabilities and AttributesThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:

• Excellent Microsoft full stack developer using C# and .Net Framework 4.5 and above.
• Experience of developing in Visual Studio 2015 and above.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft web technologies including ASP.Net MVC and Web API.
• Practical knowledge and experience of developing REST APIs using JSON.
• Experience of multi-tier service based architectures.
• Understanding of micro-services or service bus an advantage.
• Working knowledge of securing web applications and OWASP.
• Good working knowledge of Entity Framework and SQL Server.
• Strong TSQL skills
• Understand performance and tuning of applications including within database.
• Exposure to WCF and SOAP Web Services.
• Working knowledge of WinForms or WPF development.
• Understanding of authentication and authorisation using OpenID Connect and OAuth2.
• Experience of working within waterfall and agile SDLC processes, including TDD/BDD.
• Practical knowledge and experience of unit testing, mocking or faking frameworks and gherkin language.
• Clear understanding and experience of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
• Finance sector experience would be preferred and extremely advantageous, particularly UK consumer lending.
• Understanding of skills, tools and patterns for Continuous Delivery including: GitLab, TeamCity, Git, Nuget, OctopusDeploy, Powershell Scripting.

EQ BenefitsBeing a permanent member of the team at EQ you will rewarded by our company benefits, these are just a few of what is on offer:

• Comprehensive training with clearly defined career progression opportunities
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefit which you can use to purchase additional benefits which include, private health insurance, travel insurance, gym memberships and many more you can chose from, or get it paid your flexible benefit amount on top of your annual salary
• Life assurance x 4 of your annual salary
• Opportunity to join a great pension scheme
• Staff engagement - Opportunities to receive recognition and rewards.
• Great learning support

#LI-LH1We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civilpartnerships.Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks.