.Net Software Developer

This role is based in North Bristol with the option to work two days at home on a hybrid basis.

We are delighted to be offering a unique opportunity for a talented .Net Software Developer to join our friendly team. We are looking for someone with at least 12 months commercial experience as a .Net Software Developer to join us and be responsible for developing and supporting in house insurance application as well as analyse, develop and test all applications using the appropriate processes, methods and standards.

What you will do

• Undertake analysis, design, programming and testing for the development of new systems and provide support for, and enhancements to, existing systems.
• Produce technical documentation to support the development of new systems.
• Develop relationship with business users to aid full understanding of business requirements and make recommendations as and when required to improve systems.
• Produce accurate estimates and monitor progress against established project milestones and provide regular updates to management on the progress of work.
• Proactively identify and mitigate against project risks
• Liaise with the Support Desk and the larger team to ensure priorities are being correctly addressed.
• Work through all aspects of the development lifecycle as well as contribution to and implementation of improvements to best practices, high quality design and development of software.

What we’re looking for

You will embrace and take ownership of personal objectives doing everything you can to achieve them and demonstrate the ability to change focus quickly to support the needs of the business – including covering for other roles where required – displaying energy and commitment in all you do. Working with others you will maintain effective verbal and written communication and build relationships with all colleagues and customers to promote a professional business environment.

Important experience and skills you will need

• Experience working in a professional software development environment.
• Technical proficient in the following skill sets:

1. MS Visual Studio
2. C#
3. .Net framework
4. Entity Framework
5. MS SQL Server development, TSQL/Stored Procedures

• Demonstrate a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Flexible and able to absorb new information or change in plans in a rapidly changing environment.
• Source Control Practices using source control tools, e.g. TFS
• Have an understanding of the principles of software architecture and patterns.

And if you have these additional skills, that would be a bonus

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of design and software development methodologies.
• Knowledge/Experience of:

1. WPF
2. WCF
3. SSIS/SSRS
4. ASP.NET MVC
5. Web Services/Web API
6. .NET Core
7. Angular
8. JSON
9. JavaScript / HTML /XML / CSS
10. IIS
11. Unit testing frameworks
12. Citrix

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Gain qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
• Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Ardonagh Advisory is part of the Ardonagh Group which spans the breadth of the insurance sector and is powered by more than 9000 employees. The diversity of brands and breadth of products and solutions for our customers brings huge opportunity. We are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please.

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