We're looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow. Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them. What are we all about? At Access we love software and how technology never stays the same. We’re one of the leading providers of business management software to UK, Ireland, and Asia Pacific small and mid-market organisations. It helps more than 55,000 customers across commercial, public sector and not-for-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Its innovative Access Workspace cloud solutions transform the way business software is used, giving every employee the freedom to do more. Founded in 1991, The Access Group employs more than 4,700 staff. We're passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business. About You: As part of this role, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of high-performing, scalable applications and APIs. Utilizing your expertise in .NET Core, C#, Angular/React, and Azure services, you will contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle. The role requires a strong understanding of full-stack development, containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines, SQL knowledge, and troubleshooting techniques to enhance application performance and reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals and provide continuous support to improve system functionality and user experience. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain web applications and APIs using .NET Core/framework and Angular/React/Svelte etc. • Build and deploy applications on Azure services, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps etc. • Implement containerized solutions using Docker or similar technologies. • Optimize cloud-based applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for efficient and automated deployments. • Continuously monitor and improve pipeline performance. • Diagnose and resolve application and performance issues promptly. • Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. • Provide technical support and guidance to other team members when needed. • Ensure proper documentation of development processes and system architecture. • Adhere to and promote industry best practices in coding, security, and application management. Key performance indicators: • Complete assigned development tasks within the sprint timelines while adhering to acceptance criteria. • Achieve a 95% or higher code quality, ensure APIs and applications meet established performance benchmarks, and maintain a 99% success rate for CI/CD pipeline deployments with minimal rollbacks. • Reduce Azure service costs, decrease CI/CD pipeline execution time, and contribute to maintaining a 99.9% or higher system availability. • Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team meetings. • Resolve application or performance issues and deliver comprehensive RCA documentation for critical issues. • Propose and implement new coding or operational best practices and Conduct or contribute to the knowledge-sharing sessions. Skills, knowledge, experience & qualifications: • Strong experience in full-stack development using .NET Core/framework, C#, and web API development. • Proficiency in Angular or React and modern front-end technologies (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux). • Hands-on experience with Azure services like Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps. • Proficiency in developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes etc. • Familiarity with cloud architecture patterns and performance optimization strategies. • Expertise in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Pipelines or equivalent tools. • Knowledge of software architectures, design patterns and design principles. • Familiarity with Git version control and Agile development practices. • Understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure automation. • understanding of SQL Server, including query optimization and database design. • Good troubleshooting skills, particularly with application performance and operational issues. • Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing solutions effectively. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • A proactive attitude toward learning and adopting new technologies. • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. • 3 years and above of professional exp erience in software development and cloud-based solutions. What does Access offer you? We offer a blended approach to office working, expecting you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices on average three days per week. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We're an organization that likes to give back, so you'll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you Become part of our amazing Access family! At Access we're all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life because we believe people can only be at their best when they can be themselves, love what they do and do what they love. We love the fact that we’re all different. Having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us support our customers, and when you think about it, it's just more fun. So, no matter what makes you individual, as long as you’re qualified, we can’t wait for your application