Software Developer

Software Developer

Location: Normanton with hybrid working

Salary : £40-£45k pa

Hague Division: Hague Software Solutions

Reports to: Software Development Manager

Hague is a highly successful, customer-focused organisation with offices across the UK and Australia. We work closely with businesses around the world providing unique print, software and IT solutions.

Hague has grown significantly over the years and is now one of the leading SME’s in the Yorkshire region. We now have a new opportunity for an experienced Software Developer to join the team.

Key Purpose of Post:

To design, develop, and implement software components within the Company’s product portfolio; contribute to shared knowledge and skill-building; support strategic development planning and execution; lead and participate in product development projects; and maintain strong industry expertise while mentoring others.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and contribute to development projects, collaborating with stakeholders including sales to support product strategy and planning.
• Maintain and continuously develop your own technical knowledge and skills, while mentoring and supporting the growth of others.
• Design and implement flexible, scalable, secure, and industry-standard software components, systems, and deployment solutions.
• Write secure, efficient, stable, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices and internal guidelines.
• Gather business requirements and rules from customers, translating them into high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to ensure high coding standards.
• Plan and support testing activities throughout the development lifecycle, including the creation and execution of security-focused test plans.
• Produce clear documentation including technical designs, implementation plans, and user guides.
• Support the sales process with demos, technical planning, and advice during implementation stages.
• Comply with all company health & safety and information security policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the company and across the wider Hague Group.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with C# and .NET (including ASP.NET and/or ASP.NET Core)
• Strong SQL skills and experience in relational database design
• Solid understanding of networking and internet technologies
• Good grasp of OOA, OOD, and OOP principles
• Experience with Agile development methods
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills:

• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Front-end frameworks such as Blazor, Angular, React or Vue
• Experience with Entity Framework
• Familiarity with scripting languages
• Knowledge of SOAP/REST services
• Understanding of cryptography and digital signatures
• Experience with C++ and the Win32 API
• Knowledge of Windows OS and Active Directory Architectures

Personal Attributes:

• Inquisitive, detail-oriented and proactive
• Motivated to produce high-quality results
• Willing to share knowledge and accept feedback
• Calm under pressure and responsive to change
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A mindset focused on security and risk awareness

Additional Information:

• The role requires successful completion of a Basic DBS check (periodically renewed).
• A current UK driving licence is desirable.

If you believe that you are a good match for this role then we would love to hear from you, so don’t delay in submitting your application.

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