Software Engineer

Job Title: Software EngineerTR Ref: CLDB/TR0013610Location: Guildford, SurreySalary: £40-51K + bonus Flexible Hours Purpose-Driven Culture Cutting-Edge ProjectsJoin a purpose-driven tech team where innovation leads to direct business impact. If you're an experienced C# .NET Developer looking to work on cutting-edge projects in a highly collaborative, agile environment, then this is your opportunity to make a real difference.Why This Role Stands OutSmall Team, Big Impact: Work directly with the IT Director (a hands-on developer) and an infrastructure specialist - your ideas won't just be heard, they'll shape the future.Tech-Forward Culture: Embrace AI-assisted coding and testing tools to accelerate development, testing and deployment.A Breadth of Exciting Projects: From AI-powered analytics and Bluetooth tracking to route optimization and custom API development, you'll be solving real-world problems with modern tech.Flexible Workstyle: Choose your start time (from 7am onwards) and look forward to a planned 4-day week, every other week, from 2026.Socially Responsible: Be part of a company that's raised nearly £1M for charity and that actively supports local communities and environmental initiatives.What You'll Be Working OnDevelop & Enhance Applications (70% of your time)Build new apps and improve existing ones for performance and usabilityCollaborate with users to squash bugs and deploy updatesUse AI tools to streamline prototyping, testing and deploymentSupport & Monitor SystemsTroubleshoot issues and ensure optimum performance across platformsProvide expert-level support to internal teams and customersCollaborate & DocumentPartner with Product Managers and other stakeholders to gather requirementsCreate clear documentation and user guides to support adoption and add to the KBDrive Continuous ImprovementStay ahead of emerging tech trends and best practiceParticipate in code reviews and suggest system and process enhancementsYour Tech ToolkitWe're looking for someone confident with:Microsoft Visual Studio (Windows apps, middleware, services)C# .NET (Framework & Core)Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)Entity FrameworkMicrosoft SQL Server 2019 (Always-on, stored procedures, DB design & maintenance)Strong experience with RESTful APIs, JSON and app integrationsGit version control (or similar)HTML & CSSPowerBI reportingWhat You BringFull software development lifecycle experience, including testing and documentationStrong debugging skills and a commitment to clean, maintainable codeEffective communicator, with both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to work independently and collaboratively in Agile/Scrum environmentsA logical approach to problem-solving and a growth mindsetA valid driving licence (occasional site visits required)Bonus Skills (nice to have's)Experience with logistics, supply chain, records management, accounting, warehousing, ecommerce or similar systemsBusiness analysis skills, especially requirements captureAn appreciation of website tech (although their WordPress websites are mostly built and managed by a third party)A working knowledge of associated hardware, networking, Windows OS, Android devices, O365, VSphere Hypervisor etcPrevious technical support experienceSalary & BenefitsSalary: £40–51K basic + annual bonus (currently £4.5–6K), based on company performance28 Days Annual LeaveLife Assurance & Stakeholder PensionOngoing technical & personal development trainingFlexible Working Hours (start from 7am if you wish)They plan to move to a 4-day week, every other week, from next yearA Purpose-Driven Culture: Social and environmental impact is core to the company's missionReady to code with purpose, have direct impact and grow in a team that values innovation and flexibility? Apply now and bring your ideas to life.