.Net Developer

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About us

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. We work with employers and those running pensions to help people save safely for their retirement.

We have a fantastic office located in the heart of Brighton that is a short distance from the train station, shops and the sea.

We put our 700+ employees first by supporting flexible working and offering a diverse, lively and inclusive environment. This includes LGBT+ Network (PROUD), Women’s Network, BAME Network (ME), and a Disability Network, which offer supportive spaces to connect.

We are committed to making TPR a great place to work. We do all we can to support our people reach their full potential with training, secondment and development opportunities.

Role

Are you passionate about software development using modern technologies and Agile principles?

Do you have excellent hands-on technical .Net, Azure cloud and web development skills?

Do you want to work in an environment which encourages team collaboration and learning new skills?

Are you looking for the next step in your career to help build and grow a new team?

If the answers to these questions is YES then you should contact The Pensions Regulator as we’ve got the dream opportunity for you. TPR is a cloud-first organisation and we are searching for the right person to create, grow and lead a new development team whilst retaining development skills.

This is a very hands-on technical role and we are looking for a person with a strong track record in building enterprise web based solutions, preferably with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies. The role will be 100% remote initially with eventual hybrid home/office working.

Interested? Contact TPR now for an informal conversation about this role…..

Responsibilities

As a full stack lead developer, you will be working with .NET Core, C#, MS Azure and D365 as well as developing web based portals. You will:

• Successfully deliver technical solutions to support the business. Work across all stages and iterations of software development.
• Assist other developers to plan, estimate, design, implement and test software applications.
• Use good problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Embrace the organization’s use of Agile methodologies.
• Maintain a keen technical awareness; continuously learning and developing own skills. Identify, research and recommend tooling for development. Contribute to the developer community by sharing experience and knowledge and updating documentation.
• Recruit, lead, coach and mentor others in the team

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of C# and .Net framework including .NET Core
• Extensive experience of development with Microsoft Azure
• Experience of Web technologies (ASP.NET MVC, Javascript)
• Experience of building restful APIs

Desirable

• Experience of Dynamics 365, in particular:

• Experience of WCF services
• Experience of Serialised XML Knowledge
• Experience of.NET Asynchronous and Synchronous tasks processing
• Working knowledge of WCF Services

Person Specification

• Proactive and flexible
• Ability to prioritise and use initiative
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Personable and a team player

Salary and benefits

As well as a salary between £52,831 and £70,130 we offer:

• Civil Service Pension arrangements, which are recognised as some of the best in the pensions world
• discretionary bonus arrangements
• access to performance related pay progression
• 25 days annual leave provision
• flexible working arrangements
• development opportunities
• enhanced parental leave arrangements
• a free employee assistance programme
• an excellent office location in Brighton.

How to apply

Please send your CV to recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk along with a covering letter, quoting ref 91417 with details of how your experience and skills meet our essential criteria and details of your notice period.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

Applications will be considered on a part time and job share basis.

Please be aware we are currently holding interviews through Skype due to COVID-19.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk