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Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.\nWe're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.\nYou’ll work on cloud-based applications and data platforms that serve millions of users, taking ownership of features from initial requirements through to production. Working with modern .NET, C#, cloud and web technologies, you’ll solve real customer problems while developing your skills across scalable SaaS engineering.\nWe’re also evolving how we build software. As IRIS continues its journey towards becoming an AI-first organisation, you’ll have the opportunity to use AI-assisted engineering tools, work with modern cloud technologies and contribute to the engineering practices that shape our products.\nThis is a great opportunity for an engineer who is comfortable working independently on features, but still wants an environment where they can learn from experienced engineers and continue growing technically.\nWhat will you be doing?\nYou’ll:\nDeliver features end-to-end, from understanding requirements and designing a solution through to deployment and production.\n\nOwn small to medium-sized features, including API development, integrations, data changes and multi-component functionality.\n\nBuild modern applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Web APIs and contemporary frontend technologies.\n\nContribute to technical and architectural decisions around component design, database changes and API contracts.\n\nBuild and deploy cloud-native applications across Azure or AWS.\n\nWork with SQL Server and NoSQL technologies such as CosmosDB and DynamoDB.\n\nBuild and maintain microservices and REST APIs.\n\nWork with Docker and Kubernetes to support containerised applications and deployments.\n\nContribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated quality checks and deployment processes.\n\nWrite clean, maintainable and scalable code using SOLID principles and clean architecture.\n\nWork closely with Product, QA, Design and DevOps to turn requirements into high-quality software.\n\nParticipate in code reviews, pair programming and technical discussions.\n\nHelp troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve the performance and reliability of our products.\n\nShare knowledge and provide peer mentoring to junior engineers.\n\nUse AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly to improve development, testing and debugging.\n\nWhat are we looking for?\nWe’re looking for an engineer who has built a solid foundation in software development and is ready to take greater ownership of the features and solutions they deliver.\nThe key technical experience\nYou’ll ideally bring:\n2 to 4 years of professional software development experience.\n\nGood hands-on experience with .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core Web APIs and REST.\n\nUnderstanding of patterns including async/await and dependency injection.\n\nExperience with SQL Server, including data modelling and query optimisation.\n\nExperience with modern frontend technologies such as Angular, React or Vue.js and TypeScript, or working knowledge of frontend development alongside stronger backend expertise.\n\nExperience building and deploying applications using Azure or AWS.\n\nExposure to technologies such as Azure Functions, Queues, Blob Storage and VMs, or AWS services such as Lambda, SQS/SNS and EC2.\n\nExperience with Docker and/or Kubernetes, including AKS or EKS.\n\nUnderstanding of CI/CD, using technologies such as Azure DevOps Pipelines or GitHub Actions.\n\nWorking knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, using technologies such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, AWS CloudFormation or CDK.\n\nUnderstanding of SOLID principles, clean architecture and domain-driven design.\n\nExperience implementing automated testing, with an understanding of TDD/BDD approaches.\n\nExperience working with scalable, internet-facing applications.\n\nKnowledge of observability and production support using tools such as DataDog, Application Insights or Amazon CloudWatch.\n\nAn understanding of application security, including vulnerability management and threat modelling.\n\nYou don’t necessarily need deep expertise in every technology listed above. We’re looking for someone with strong core engineering skills who can continue developing across the wider stack.\nAI-assisted engineering\nAI is becoming an increasingly important part of how we build software at IRIS.\nWe’re particularly interested in engineers who have experience using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or Devin to support areas including:\nSolution design\n\nCoding\n\nTesting\n\nDebugging\n\nCode review\n\nEngineering productivity\n\nJust as importantly, you’ll understand the need to use these tools critically and responsibly, validating their output and using them to enhance rather than replace good engineering judgement.\nWhat will help you succeed?\nThis role would suit someone who can demonstrate:\nA track record of delivering software successfully within an Agile environment.\n\nExperience developing scalable web applications and cloud-based solutions.\n\nAn understanding of the software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.\n\nThe ability to work independently on routine engineering tasks while collaborating with more experienced engineers on particularly complex problems.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nThe confidence to communicate technical ideas, challenges and trade-offs clearly.\n\nA collaborative approach to working with Engineering, Product and QA colleagues.\n\nExperience sharing knowledge or providing technical guidance to more junior engineers.\n\nA genuine interest in learning new technologies and continually improving how software is built.\n\nYou don’t need everything below, but experience in any of these areas would be valuable:\nExperience working in regulated or complex environments such as finance, health or government technology.\n\nExperience integrating AI tools into software development workflows.\n\nExperience with DataDog and application performance monitoring.\n\nModern UI architecture such as micro-frontends, SSR or SSG.\n\nCloud security technologies such as Azure Key Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.\n\nExperience with event-driven architectures.\n\nExperience with GraphQL, SignalR or WebSockets.\n\nNoSQL experience with technologies such as DynamoDB or CosmosDB.\n\nExperience with serverless computing and cloud deployments.\n\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nImpact: Your work will influence millions globally.\n\nGrowth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.\n\nBelonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.\n\nRemote Working\nPlease be advised, permanent remote working, is only available to those living more than 25 miles (in a direct line) from their nearest IRIS office.\nReady to Apply?\nClick Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.\nWhat to expect from our hiring process\nOur process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. 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