Junior .NET Developer

Junior .NET Developer
Hybrid / Reading
£30k to £40k
Purpose of the Role
The Junior .NET Developer will support the development and maintenance of software applications within a collaborative engineering team. Working under the guidance of more experienced developers, the role will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of software components while developing technical expertise and professional skills.
The successful candidate will apply agreed development standards, tools, and practices while assisting in the design and implementation of software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience across the full software development lifecycle and contribute to the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and enhancement of software applications and components using .NET technologies.
  
• Contribute to the maintenance and support of existing systems, including assisting with bug investigation and resolution.
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with established coding standards.
  
• Work with senior developers to implement application features and enhancements.
  
• Use source control systems and branching strategies in line with team practices.
  
• Support the documentation of technical designs and development work across the software development lifecycle.
  
• Participate in code reviews and team collaboration activities to support quality and knowledge sharing.
  
• Assist in testing and validating software functionality to ensure reliability and performance.
  
• Contribute to team discussions and Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  Essential
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft .NET and C#.
  
• Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET development.
  
• Basic understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or MariaDB.
  
• Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git).
  
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within a development team.
  Desirable
  
• Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).
  
• Awareness of message queue technologies such as RabbitMQ.
  
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for work management or source control.
  
• Some experience or interest in Python, C++, image processing, or geospatial calculations.
  
• Exposure to Linux environments.
  
• Understanding of Agile development practices