Software Engineer

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Type: permanent

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

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About Us

Leighton: 30+ years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.

Our Values

The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage

We act with honesty and truth, always! We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve Our curiosity inspires the amazing

The Role

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level .NET Engineer to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about backend development and want to work on projects that leverage the latest technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview

As a Mid-Level .NET Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing backend services for our innovative retail projects. You will work alongside a skilled team of engineers and collaborate with UX, QA, and product teams to deliver high-performance solutions using .NET, C#, and Azure. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in backend development while working on impactful, high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using .NET (C#) and microservices architecture. Collaborate with senior engineers, product owners, and other team members to build and enhance key features of the Future projects. Work on cloud-based solutions with Azure, ensuring scalability and high performance. Integrate backend systems with SAP and other client systems as part of seamless service delivery. Write efficient, scalable, and reusable code, contributing to the development of customers digital products Assist in API development and integration with internal and third-party systems. Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives. Contribute to code reviews and collaborate with other team members to ensure high-quality code is delivered. Continuously improve and update skills by keeping up to date with the latest .NET and cloud technologies.​

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Experience in .NET/C# development. Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms like Azure. Familiarity with API development, Event Driven Architecture and integrating systems with enterprise platforms (experience with SAP is a plus). Strong backend development skills with an understanding of performance optimisation and scalability. Willingness to learn and contribute to complex, tech-driven projects, with a focus on retail technology solutions. Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with office presence required in the Northeast. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with a desire to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team. Experience with Agile development methodologies is preferred. Interest in technologies like AI, machine learning, or IoT is a bonus.

Behaviours

An open and genuine communicator Able to take responsibility for your actions Always learning and wanting to improve Takes responsibility for own development Love what you do Value and support your team Embrace who you are Open minded and willing to explore new ideas

What We Offer

We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.

As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:

A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience. A contributory pension scheme 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday A flexible approach to working hours Continuous personal development, career path and training And more....

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