Software Engineer

Oscar Technology
Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Posted
9 Sep 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Company pension Discounted gym membership Retailer discounts Discounted vehicle servicing Learning and career progression

Software Engineer - C# .NET/Azure/React/AI - Leicester - Hybrid - £45k - £55k

The Role

An established UK organisation are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their growing internal development team, working on a range of exciting new projects alongside enhancing their existing portfolio of applications.

You will work across the full development lifecycle, delivering new features, resolving bugs and developing innovative solutions used by thousands of users across the business.

There is a real variety of projects on offer, including responsive web applications, microservices, mobile applications and cloud-based solutions. You will also have the opportunity to influence the technical direction of projects and contribute ideas around emerging technologies.

The team are actively investing in AI and automation, giving you the opportunity to work with AI-powered features, intelligent testing and AI-driven microservices alongside the core Microsoft technology stack.

Requirements

  • 3+ years' commercial Software Development experience
  • Strong C# .Net experience
  • SQL experience
  • Front-end development experience with JavaScript libraries (React/Angular/Vue etc)
  • Cloud experience (ideally Azure)
  • Experience working within Agile environments
  • Strong communication and team-working skills

Desirables

  • Docker / Kubernetes
  • Microservices
  • Automated testing experience (Playwright)
  • AI development/integration experience
  • Experience mentoring junior developers

The Company

This global company has made significant investment into its internal technology function over recent years, creating bespoke software solutions that provide real value across the wider business.

Technology is at the forefront of their continued growth, with a strong pipeline of projects ranging from next-generation web applications and mobile solutions through to microservice-based platforms and cloud infrastructure.

The company have an incredibly high rating on Glassdoor and has been voted one of the best places to work. Demonstrating their focus on keeping employees happy, as well as investing back into the tech teams.

This is a hybrid role based in Leicester (3 days in, 2 days WFH), with a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 DOE. Further benefits include a company pension, discounted gym membership, discounts with a range of retailers, discounted vehicle servicing and strong opportunities for learning and career progression.

Apply now!

If you are looking to join an established organisation that is investing heavily in its technology and gives its Software Engineers the opportunity to work the latest technologies and AI, this could be the role for you!

Register your interest ASAP by applying now as you have nothing to lose!

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