Senior .NET Developer

Horsham

2 weeks ago

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Join Our Team at Benchmark!

Are you a talented developer looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment? At Benchmark, we pride ourselves on developing cutting-edge web applications using the latest technologies. If you’re passionate about building quality software solutions and mentoring others, we want to hear from you!

About Benchmark

At Benchmark, we take pride in our award-winning proprietary solutions that span regulatory, platform, and investment services. Our mission is to empower financial advisers at every stage of their journey—from optimizing their business operations to accelerating growth and maximizing value. We provide top-notch technology and support services to enable high-quality financial advisers to thrive.

In addition to our technology offerings, we operate our own Financial Advice business, dedicated to helping families identify solutions that address their unique needs and aspirations. We strive to enhance peace of mind and facilitate access to high-quality solutions that enable our clients to exceed their goals.

At Benchmark, we prioritize exceptional client outcomes by embedding Treating Customers Fairly principles into our organization. Our commitment to care and responsibility extends to all clients, ensuring that even those who are more vulnerable receive the support they deserve.

Location

You'll be part of our dynamic team at the Schroders Business Campus near Horsham, West Sussex. This spacious countryside campus offers a refreshing alternative to city life, complemented by cutting-edge software and hardware. Enjoy a fantastic working environment with an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, and gym. Plus, our dedicated shuttle bus makes commuting to and from Horsham's main line train station a breeze.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our team, you will:

Develop and enhance both existing and new features of our product suite, following the SAFe methodology.
Utilize code reviews to drive quality improvements and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with Senior and Principal Developers to adopt and implement best practices, design patterns, and new technologies.
Coach and mentor fellow developers in design, coding quality, automated testing, and managing technical debt.
Provide technical guidance to help steer the team and achieve project objectives.

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:
6 years of development experience, including a minimum of 3 years in building web applications.
3 years of experience in .NET Core and ASP.NET Core.
3 years of expertise in C# and SQL Server, alongside 2 years of ASP.NET MVC experience.
Familiarity with ASP.NET Web Forms and experience serving as a technical lead in small development teams.
A strong understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban) and object-oriented principles including SOLID.
Proficiency in ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework, Dapper, or NHibernate, as well as SOA/Microservices and NServiceBus.
Excellent communication skills and an appreciation for the broader business context affecting our stakeholders.

Additional Knowledge That Will Benefit You

Experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
Financial Services sector knowledge
Working within the SAFe methodology
Understanding of DevOps processes
Familiarity with CQRS and Azure (Storage, Service Bus, VMs, Azure Functions)
Proficient use of Git

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics

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