Connells Group

Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards Use operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applications Maintain documentation and release notes Have awareness of application security considerations Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences Effectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization Work alone or alongside other Software Engineers on projects where necessary Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL Contribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider team Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness Work with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks Experience and Skills Required: Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JS Web applications experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC Excellent skills in SQL Server Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environment Knowledge of Webforms Familiarity with REST API and Soap Services Developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions Skilled in software testing methodologies including TDD Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills Highly Desirable: Experience with Terraform and Azure Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation Microsoft certified status Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00745

Are you looking for a career in IT support with a company offering career progression, personal development through qualifications and the opportunity to work with the latest technology? Then we may have the role for you. Connells Group are looking for a 1 st Line Helpdesk Analyst to join our fast paced dynamic IT team based in Leighton Buzzard. The main responsibility of the role is to maintain IT Systems to a high standard ensuring operational availability and to respond effectively to all help-desk requests. You will be responsible for: Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. Incident and request management with appropriate resolution or escalation within published service levels and ensuring contact is made with all customers within agreed timescales. 1st Line support for all internal and external applications, websites and services. Log and close equal percentage of all incidents taken by 1st Line, or within agreed variances. Ensure high levels of call management and communication to all parties throughout the lifecycle of the incident. Diagnose all incidents and provide correct diagnosis. Provide appropriate resolutions or escalation within published Service Levels. Daily management of internal mailboxes. User administration on all IT systems Logging and processing all hardware and software requests. Completion of daily IT service checks and tasks. Detailed knowledge of Microsoft core desktop products. General understanding of: servers, networking, e-mail, internet. Your experience and skills will include: A genuine passion for delivering customer excellence. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to apply advanced troubleshooting methods. Can prioritise workload to ensure continuity. Able to work under pressure and have effective time management. Willingness to work out of scope hours on occasion. About Us Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network of nearly 1200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Equality Act 2010.