We are currently recruiting for a Senior Developer on a fixed-term contract until November 2026. We offer hybrid working – two or three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday.
Working with the Lead Developer and the wider Digital, Data & Technology team (DDaT), this integral role supports the development and re-development of a range of systems, databases, apps, websites or web services currently in use, while also contributing to the development of new solutions.
We are looking for a proactive and project‑driven individual with extensive experience of developing applications in a .NET environment (especially C#) with a focus on front‑end development, along with exposure to Azure infrastructure. Excellent communication skills are essential to keep stakeholders informed and to ensure AHDB delivers best‑in‑class solutions both internally and for the agriculture industry. A high emphasis on accessibility is also desired.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development project by providing technical knowledge and development skills in process investigation, solution design, solution development and system testing.
* Ensure that solutions comply with agreed security and data protection requirements.
* Establish and maintain open lines of communication and build good working relationships with all project contacts, ensuring key internal and external stakeholders are kept fully informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
* Contribute technical knowledge and development skills to ensure successful delivery of high‑profile development projects and assist in the maintenance and refinement of existing system solutions.
* Design, create and program SQL Server databases in line with project requirements.
* ASP.Net (C#) development in line with project requirements.
* Develop code to adhere to the structure of the project framework selected (i.e. MVC).
Essential Criteria
* Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as computer science or similar, or relevant experience.
* Extensive experience of developing applications in a .NET environment (especially C#) with a solid understanding of Object‑Oriented Design and programming.
* Previous experience of Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
* Detailed understanding of the principles of relational database design including working with SQL Server.
* Ability to produce both requirements definition and functional specifications, as well as fully functional systems in line with requirements and functional specification.
* Good communication skills (both written and verbal), with excellent attention to detail.
The Benefits
* 35 hours per week, to include hybrid working.
* 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Life assurance cover (4x salary).
* A market‑leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General.
* Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
* Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan.
* Recognition awards throughout the year.
* Access to the Government’s tax‑free childcare scheme.
* Reward Gateway membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings.
Apply now, or call 024 7693 5722 if you require any further information.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.
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