Experienced.NET Engineer in Kent

Experienced .NET Engineer Position: Experienced .NET Engineer Employment Type: Full-time Department: Development Reports To: Chief Technology Officer Location: Central Maidstone, Kent (full-time, office-based) About the Company Established in 1993, Influential is a boutique systems integrator, designing and delivering high-quality technical, team augmentation, training and software solutions to 200+ global clients, including local and international businesses as well as central government, local councils, the health sector, universities and colleges. About the Role We’re continuing to grow, and with that comes an exciting opportunity for an experienced .NET Engineer to step into a lead role within one of our dedicated development teams. Each of our teams delivers first‑class bespoke software development and integration projects, providing excellently managed services and consistent engagements across the digital ecosystem. As an experienced .NET Engineer, you’ll champion software quality and technical vision for both the company and our clients. You’ll take ownership of large-scale projects, guiding your team to deliver outstanding results while also mentoring junior and mid-level developers to grow in their roles. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be deeply involved in writing high‑quality code in a complex software environment, whilst also managing a team of 3–4 engineers. You’ll be the subject expert for your scrum, supporting your team in day‑to‑day work, providing technical direction, and ensuring delivery of key deadlines. As a top‑tier Microsoft partner, Influential has access to the leading technologies within the Microsoft stack, so you’ll be expected to be learning and utilising these, as customer demand dictates. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and coach your team. Setting targets, planning workloads, delegating tasks and guiding their professional growth. Assess performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure work is delivered effectively and on time. Take the lead in designing and developing high‑quality applications. Work on large‑scale projects across multiple industries, including eCommerce and enterprise‑level solutions, using technologies such as .NET Core, C# .NET, AWS, and MySQL. Build and maintain integrations with external customers and suppliers. Champion software quality and technical vision for our clients. Provide third‑line support for solutions in production. Hands‑on coding in C# .NET. Collaborate closely with development, product, and service delivery teams in an Agile environment. Share ideas for improvements, experiment with new technologies, and make recommendations for change where relevant. Offer technical assistance and support across the company. Liaise with third‑party software providers throughout the lifecycle of projects, from design and development to support and maintenance. Required Skills