Senior Software Developer
Leicester · Hybrid · Permanent
We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a talented team building cloud-based solutions in a financial services environment. You'll have room to grow, take on real responsibility, and help raise the standard for those around you.
What you'll do
- Working with our business analysts and product owners to refine and deliver our product backlog
- Designing and documenting software solutions that meet our desired functional and non-functional requirements
- Implementing and maintaining our code, following best practices
- Implementing test automation wherever practical
- Supporting our internal end users on any production defects, reviewing and debugging issues and resolving in a timely manner
- Participating in daily stand-ups and retrospectives, aiming to continuously improve team delivery
- Mentoring junior members of the team and taking a lead role for certain activities
What we're looking for
- Proficiency in software development using C# .NET/.NET Framework
- Experience with the software development lifecycle in a commercial environment; including requirements analysis, estimation, technical software design, implementation, unit/integration/system testing, deployment and maintenance
- Experience with software development tools: IDEs, version control, test automation, continuous integration, task and backlog management systems
- Experience with best practices: design patterns, SOLID principles, Agile and Extreme Programming methodologies
- Ability to plan your own day-to-day development activities as well as mentor team members
- Experience with unit/integration/ui test automation frameworks (NUnit, xUnit, Playwright)
- Experience with UI design using Javascript/jQuery and Bootstrap/Tailwind
- Experience with TSQL and C# ORMs (Entity Framework, Dapper)
- Experience designing and implementing Web APIs following RESTful design standards
- Experience with cloud technologies (preferably Azure)
Nice to have
- Experience using AI assistance tools to provide additional feedback/improvements during all stages of the development lifecycle. (GitHub Copilot/Claude/Perplexity)
- GitHub Actions/Azure Pipelines or similar CI/CD tooling
- Knowledge of the finance, wealth management or pensions industry
About Mattioli Woods
Mattioli Woods helps businesses and individuals achieve financial security through tailored, relationship-led advice. We combine deep technical expertise with a supportive culture where people and clients thrive.
What's in it for you
- 💰 competitive salary (depending on experience)
- ⏰ 34.5-hour working week
- 🏠 hybrid working – a blend of home and office
- 🎉 25 days' holiday plus statutory (increasing with service)
- 💼 5% employer/5% employee pension
- 💖 4x salary life assurance and group income protection
- 🏥 health cash plan (core level one)
- 🌱 training, development and certification support
- 🤝 a supportive, collaborative team environment
If you want to work on meaningful projects and grow in a team that values quality we'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in software development using C# and .NET/.NET Framework
- Experience with the software development lifecycle in a commercial environment (requirements analysis, estimation, design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance)
- Experience with software development tools: IDEs, version control, test automation, continuous integration, task and backlog management systems
- Familiarity with design patterns, SOLID principles, Agile and Extreme Programming methodologies
- Ability to plan day-to-day development activities and mentor team members
- Experience with unit/integration/UI test automation frameworks (NUnit, xUnit, Playwright)
- Experience with UI development using JavaScript, jQuery and Bootstrap/Tailwind
- Experience with T-SQL and C# ORMs (Entity Framework, Dapper)
- Experience designing and implementing Web APIs following RESTful standards
- Experience with cloud technologies (preferably Azure)
- Experience using AI assistance tools during development (GitHub Copilot/Claude/Perplexity)
- Experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or Azure Pipelines
- Knowledge of finance, wealth management or pensions industry
What We Do
Mattioli Woods is a leading UK provider of wealth management and employee benefits. We pride ourselves in building long-term relationships to provide trusted advice, high standards, and a personalised delivery. We provide our clients with an all-embracing and integrated approach that is designed to develop a clear strategy for financial plans, supported by sound investment and taxation initiatives. Our clients want to be confident in the advice we give and for strategies to be administered quickly and efficiently. Our employee benefit solutions (whether off the shelf or designed especially for your business) will help to achieve the right mix to attract, motivate, retain, and engage the best team.
