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Are you a passionate Software Engineer ready to make a tangible impact? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and developing scalable, high-quality solutions? Join our client’s growing Software Engineering team and support them in shaping the future of technology across critical projects that matter, within the engineering sector.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer (Level 3), you’ll be at the heart of their development efforts—designing, building, and delivering robust software solutions in collaboration with a talented, supportive team. You'll own your code, contribute to key design decisions, and help mentor Junior Engineers, all while continuing to develop your own skills and expertise.

What You’ll Be Doing…

Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code using .NET (ASP.NET Core, C#, Web API).

Engage in the full software development lifecycle—planning, coding, testing, deploying.

Collaborate closely with engineers, managers, and wider teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.

Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in real-time.

Ensure compliance with coding, security, and documentation standards.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Help improve test coverage and contribute to evolving best practices.

What You’ll Need…

4+ years of professional software development experience.

Strong expertise in .NET technologies—including ASP.NET Core, C#, Web API.

Proficiency in working with SQL databases and queries.

Solid grasp of software development best practices and methodologies.

Experience in code reviews, with a focus on clean, secure, and scalable code.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Familiarity with Version Control (e.g. Git).

Even better if you have…

Experience with Agile methodologies.

Understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design.

Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.

Basic awareness of cybersecurity principles.

Scripting with Python or PowerShell.

Experience with SharePoint / O365 Application development.

Familiarity with CAD software (Bentley, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Trimble).

Interest in Geospatial mathematics and geometry.

Why Join?

You’ll be working on meaningful projects, be part of a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking team and gain continuous development. 

If you're driven by innovation, growth, and the opportunity to do work that matters, apply now and I’ll be in touch shortly 😊

Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn’t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better.

We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set please let us know.

Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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