Be Part of Something Wonderfully Different
At Red Funnel, we're proud to be Wonderfully Different and deliver a lifeline service for the Isle of Wight. Behind every sailing is a network of talented people working together to make a difference, and this is an exciting time to join us! We have big plans for the future and are looking for a Software Developer to join us on that journey and play a crucial role in keeping our business moving.
From customer booking systems and operational platforms to internal business applications and integrations, our software supports thousands of customers and colleagues every day.
We're looking for a talented and pragmatic Software Developer to join our growing IT team. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse technology landscape, developing new solutions while enhancing and supporting business-critical systems.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas are valued and where you'll have the chance to make a visible impact across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing
As a Software Developer, you’ll help design, build, support and improve applications, APIs and integrations that deliver real business value.
You’ll:
- Develop, enhance, test and support .NET-based applications and services
- Build and maintain APIs and integrations between internal and external systems
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions
- Support and improve existing applications across our operational and customer-facing systems
- Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to system reliability and performance improvements
- Participate in technical design, code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Contribute to modern development practices, documentation and continuous improvement
- Work with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD pipelines to deliver software efficiently and securely
What we’re looking for
We’re interested in great developers who enjoy solving problems and building reliable business solutions.
Essential
- Commercial experience developing software using C# and .NET
- Experience building or supporting APIs and integrations
- Experience with ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core
- Strong SQL Server and database skills
- Experience using Git for source control
- Experience working within a structured software development environment
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Azure services
- Knowledge of REST APIs and integration patterns
- Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps
- Exposure to Power Platform and low-code technologies
- Experience supporting business-critical or customer-facing applications
Why join Red Funnel?
At Red Funnel, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to technology that genuinely matters. You'll work within a supportive team environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous learning are encouraged.
In return, you'll enjoy:
Free foot passenger travel to and from the Isle of Wight, plus a generous vehicle travel allowance (as well as 50% discounts to share with friends and family!)
5 weeks' annual leave and loads of IOW attraction discounts
Scottish Widows pension scheme
Recognition Awards and Long Service Awards
Private medical insurance and Death in Service insurance
75% discount schemes on South Western Railway services and the full National Rail network
Further details about our full benefits package can be foundhere.
Ready to come aboard?
If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex challenges and want to help shape the future of software at Red Funnel, we’d love to hear from you.
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