Job Title: Senior Software Developer Full Time / 37.50 hours per week / Hybrid – Mandatory Weekly travel required to our Northampton HO Salary From: £ 60k per annum Closing Date: Until the right candidate is hired Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions and play a pivotal role in our ongoing digital transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a passionate technologist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications The role demands a strategic thinker with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capabilities. You will guide architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business goals. The ideal candidate has a track record of delivering complex systems within large digital transformation programs, driving modernization efforts across legacy platforms, and fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to lead by example—writing clean, efficient code, mentoring junior developers, and driving best practices across the software development lifecycle. Experience with Microsoft technologies is essential, and familiarity with Azure-based application development and integration will be a significant advantage as we continue to expand our cloud capabilities. Responsible For: Design, develop, test, and maintain robust web applications using ASP.NET Web Forms and C#. Architect and implement scalable backend solutions with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL. Leverage Entity Framework for efficient data access and ORM strategies. Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. Develop and consume RESTful APIs to support system integrations and data exchange. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps. Utilize tools such as Visual Studio, IIS, and Git for development, deployment, and version control. Contribute to Azure-based application development, including cloud services, integrations, and deployment pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high system reliability and performance. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Experience / Education: Degree in a relevant field 5+ years of hands-on experience with ASP.NET Web Forms, .Net core and C# in a professional setting. Deep expertise in T-SQL and Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning and stored procedures. Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinker Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration Demonstrated success in leading or contributing to large digital transformation projects. Strong experience with Entity Framework for ORM and data access patterns. Solid front-end development skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. Familiarity with development and deployment tools such as Visual Studio, IIS, and Git. Proven experience with RESTful API design and integration. Exposure to Azure services and cloud-native application development is highly desirable. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Experience with Microsoft Power platform Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help. At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. Either way we want you to feel valued and invested in! Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of “thank you” and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”. This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company. Whether it is a “thank you” placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do. Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another. 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