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Position: Experienced .NET Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Development
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer
Location: Central Maidstone, Kent (full-time, office-based)
About the Company
Established in 1993, Influential is a boutique systems integrator, designing and delivering high-quality technical, team augmentation, training and software solutions to 200+ global clients, including local and international businesses as well as central government, local councils, the health sector, universities and colleges.
About the Role
We’re continuing to grow, and with that comes an exciting opportunity for an experienced .NET Engineer to step into a lead role within one of our dedicated development teams. Each of our teams delivers first-class bespoke software development and integration projects, providing excellently managed services and consistent engagements across the digital ecosystem.
As an experienced .NET Engineer, you’ll champion software quality and technical vision for both the company and our clients. You’ll take ownership of large-scale projects, guiding your team to deliver outstanding results while also mentoring junior and mid-level developers to grow in their roles.
This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be deeply involved in writing high-quality code in a complex software environment, whilst also managing a team of 3–4 engineers.
You’ll be the subject expert for your scrum, supporting your team in day‑to‑day work, providing technical direction, and ensuring delivery of key deadlines.
If you’re a natural problem solver who thrives on coding, enjoys working on major technical projects, and is ready to lead an ambitious team, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.
As a top‑tier Microsoft partner, Influential has access to the leading technologies within the Microsoft stack, so you’ll be expected to be learning and utilising these, as customer demand dictates
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and coach your team. Setting targets, planning workloads, delegating tasks and guiding their professional growth.
* Assess performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure work is delivered effectively and on time.
* Take the lead in designing and developing high-quality applications.
* Work on large-scale projects across multiple industries, including eCommerce and enterprise‑level solutions, using technologies such as .NET Core, C# .NET, AWS, and MySQL.
* Build and maintain integrations with external customers and suppliers.
* Champion software quality and technical vision for our clients.
* Provide third‑line support for solutions in production.
* Hands‑on with coding in C# .NET.
* Collaborate closely with development, product, and service delivery teams in an Agile environment.
* Share ideas for improvements, experiment with new technologies, and make recommendations for change where relevant.
* Offer technical assistance and support across the company.
* Liaise with third‑party software providers throughout the lifecycle of projects, from design and development to support and maintenance.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to support, guide, and delegate effectively.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to resolve conflicts and support team cohesion.
* Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to adapt and fix legacy code.
* Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering testable software in scaled Agile environments.
* Solid knowledge of software structures, architectures, design patterns, and modern development processes.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in C# development.
* Hands‑on expertise in the following:
* .NET Core 3.1
* EF Core
* Entity Framework
Nice to Have
* Experience with API design (REST, JSON)
* Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, and integration
* Exposure to DevOps tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy
* Worked within an Agile environment
* Familiarity with TDD/BDD approaches
We know our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work:
* Life insurance and 24/7 access to an online GP
* Discounted gym membership & online fitness programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Perkbox discount platform
* Mental health support and life coaching
* Financial wellbeing guidance
* Nutrition plans and advice
* Clear opportunities for career progression
Application
To apply, please submit:
* A cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and what excites you about joining us
* Confirmation that you live in or around the Maidstone area of Kent and can work full‑time in our Central Maidstone office
This is a direct recruitment process, so please don’t waste your time or our time by contacting us regarding this role.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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