Senior Software Engineer (.NET) Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

At Ascenti, we help thousands of people every day to elevate their health and live active lives. With over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, we’re proud to foster a progressive, values-led workplace where our people thrive.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer (.NET) to join our Ascenti Digital team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a critical role that supports the delivery of scalable software solutions across our digital infrastructure, helping us improve outcomes for patients, clinicians, and partners.

You’ll take technical ownership of core platforms, developing and maintaining components built in ASP.NET, C#, and React. You’ll work closely with other engineers and stakeholders to iterate on existing features and build new applications aligned to our roadmap. You’ll also mentor junior engineers and help shape our coding standards and development practices.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong full-stack engineering experience, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to make meaningful contributions to health tech innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Software Engineer (.NET), you’ll:

• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of new software features and product fixes.
• Take ownership of system components, making decisions about future improvements.
• Develop and maintain code using .NET/ASP.NET, C#, SQL, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and teams across the business to align development with strategic goals.
• Contribute to product innovation and iteration, supporting the overall digital strategy.
• Mentor junior software engineers and promote a culture of quality and shared learning.
• Provide input into agile processes and promote data-driven development approaches.
• Contribute to projects that enhance user experience (UX) and business outcomes.
• Support broader digital transformation initiatives across the organisation.

Benefits & Culture

We strive to live and breathe our values, underpinned by a passion for what we do and a people-centric approach. Our benefits include flexible working, Vitality at Work membership, exclusive discounts, and more. Learn more at: ascenti.co.uk/benefits

Knowledge Experience And Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of .NET/ ASP.NET/ Web API.
• Strong C# skills.
• Strong SQL Server skills.
• Strong working knowledge of TypeScript / JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies – Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Building Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Solid understanding of modern architectures for developing applications and websites.
• Full stack development with experience of managing systems across the front and back ends.
• History of working in agile software development teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record delivering websites and/or windows applications.