Job Description
Software Engineer (Azure Certified & C# .Net)Havant, Portsmouth (2 days per week in the office).£56000 - £61000 + 6% Bonus + 15% PensionThis role cannot offer VISA Sponsorship to applicants.Your new companyA leading organisation in the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Azure-focused .Net Software Engineer to join its cloud and digital engineering team. The company is in the middle of a significant modernisation programme but are one of the longest-established and highly trusted utilities organisation in the UK.Developers love the opportunity to work for a stable, reputable organisation with a clear public mission and long term purpose.This role is hybrid with 2 days per week in their Havant office near Portsmouth in Hampshire.Your new roleThey want a seasoned Azure-focused Software Engineer who can design, build, and implement cloud-based solutions that automate processes, integrate systems and improve performance across the business. You'll have strong hands on experience in Microsoft Azure, supported either by the Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (AZ 204) qualification or equivalent practical expertise.This role involves working closely with architects, analysts and wider stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable and efficient cloud applications, while also improving performance across the organisation's systems landscape.The organisation is looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can explain technical concepts to non technical audiences, while demonstrating strong problem solving ability and a genuine passion for building well engineered cloud solutions. You should be comfortable collaborating within a fast paced team environment, yet equally confident working independently when required. A growth mindset, attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work are essential traits.This position is offered at high Mid-Level or Senior so the progression opportunities are very realistic for someone wanting to push towards Lead level and then to be involved in architecture/mentoring.What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for 5+ years hands-on experience as a .Net Developer working commercially with C# and Azure.Depth of knowledge in Azure is crucial, extending to use of Azure Functions, App Services and API Management App services. Experience using Azure monitoring tools to optimise performance is also essential.You should have good experience building / integrating API's and pushing CI/CD pipelines using GIT in an Agile environment and will have a strong command of the entire SDLC.The position also demands strong SQL capability across platforms such as MSSQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle, together with a solid understanding of cloud security best practice and the ability to apply it effectively.The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or another STEM discipline, or bring equivalent commercial experience.Bonus skills would be work experience within Utilities or closely related sectors such as energy or telecommunications.What you'll get in returnYou'll join a team where work life balance is of paramount importance. They have one of the best pension schemes in the county offering up to 15% matched of salary. There's a 6% bonus scheme, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare with BUPA and a life assurance policy as well. It is a 38 hour working week with some flexibility on hours.What you need to do nowTo find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology.
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