Xpertise Recruitment | Senior Web Engineer

Senior Web Engineer – Umbraco/.NET/Ecommerce

Derbyshire (can be remote but some on site presence is ideal)

65k

Key Responsibilities:

Full Stack Development:

• Build and maintain our custom Umbraco CMS implementation(s) using C# and .NET frameworks
• Develop front-end interfaces using appropriate modern technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Develop APIs, middleware and backend services to support web, eCommerce and other business initiatives
• Develop, maintain and enhance our eCommerce platform.
• Develop, maintain and enhance software solutions to meet the business need; using the most appropriate technology for the problem at hand.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to best practices.
• Debug and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Technical Leadership:

• Act as the technical expert for Umbraco CMS and .NET development within the team.
• Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of web applications and eCommerce solutions.
• Set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development workflows.
• Mentor and guide other developers, fostering their growth and improving team performance.

Project Planning & Collaboration

• Collaborate with the software development team leader, or directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in project scoping, estimating timelines, and defining deliverables.
• Work closely with designers, QA testers, and other team members to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

System Architecture & Integration

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing system architectures for web and eCommerce applications.
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and other external systems with Umbraco, eCommerce and other platforms.
• Develop and optimize database, database structures and ensure seamless data flow across systems.
• Oversee the architecture of our software applications; ensuring suitable architectures are developed and adhered to. Collaborate with other technical stakeholders and the CTO to propose and agree architectural direction.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct code reviews to maintain high-quality standards and identify potential issues.
• Write and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure application reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with security best practices to protect user data and ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational policies
• Work with our QA Engineer to ensure a systemic approach to quality; promoting automation where possible

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Research and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies that can improve workflows and project outcomes.
• Stay informed about updates and new features in Umbraco, .NET, and other technologies relevant to or in use by the business.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in the development process or existing applications.

Experience:

• Min. 3 years recent experience in Umbraco, ideally v10+ on public websites
• Min. 3 years experience in working with public eCommerce solutions
• Min. 8 years experience in full stack .NET based web development with SQL Server
• Designing and building APIs, middleware and inter-platform integrations
• Proven experience as a senior engineer with significant technical decision making responsibility for mission-critical applications across the full technology stack
• Proven experience working in a small team
• Proven experience developing fit-for-size architectures to connect system components both locally and across network boundaries e.g. APIs between sites
• Working with managed infrastructure providers and other third party technology vendors

Essential Skills:

• Extensive experience with Umbraco CMS (v10+) and the .NET ecosystem (C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, etc.).
• Strong front-end development skills, including experience with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Proficiency in building eCommerce solutions, ideally including both in-house and vendor solutions.
• Database engineering (SQL Server).
• Version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Microsoft Azure, App Services, SQL Database, App Insights, Docker, IIS
• Strong understanding of mobile first and responsive design, performance optimization, and accessibility standards.
• Web and API based architectures comprising of multiple connected systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills