Senior Software Engineer (.NET)

CreateFuture

Job Description Lead .NET Engineer (AWS / DevOps) Department: Engineering  CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel, and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.   ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM: We are seeking an experienced Lead .NET Engineer to join a team responsible for maintaining, modernising, and evolving a portfolio of business-critical applications and services within a complex enterprise environment. This role is focused on pragmatic modernisation rather than large-scale rewrites. The successful candidate will work across a broad technology landscape that includes legacy .NET applications and services alongside modern cloud-based platforms, helping teams improve, simplify, and evolve existing systems while balancing operational risk, business priorities, and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with engineering teams, architects, and senior stakeholders, providing hands-on technical leadership and helping shape practical engineering decisions within a highly regulated environment. This role follows a hybrid working model based in Glasgow and requires individuals who are comfortable building trusted relationships with stakeholders while working within established enterprise delivery frameworks. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, maintain, and improve applications and services using .NET technologies and AWS cloud platforms. * Work across both legacy and modern technology stacks, supporting the ongoing evolution of existing services. * Analyse existing applications and services to identify opportunities for simplification, rationalisation, and modernisation. * Contribute to cloud platform improvements and AWS engineering initiatives. * Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform. * Support DevOps practices, automation initiatives, and engineering improvements across the software delivery lifecycle. * Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver pragmatic technical solutions. * Help teams manage scope effectively, balancing technical improvement with delivery objectives. * Promote best practices in software engineering, maintainability, operational excellence, and long-term supportability. * Support knowledge transfer and documentation activities where domain knowledge may be limited or fragmented. Required Experience * Strong experience as a Lead Software Engineer working within .NET environments. * Experience working across both modern .NET and legacy .NET Framework applications. * Strong AWS cloud experience. * Good understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering automation. * Experience working within complex enterprise environments. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Comfortable engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders. * Experience analysing and improving existing systems rather than delivering greenfield-only solutions. * Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to engineering decisions. * Ability to work effectively within hybrid delivery teams. What We're Looking For * Pragmatic engineers who can improve systems incrementally rather than seeking wholesale rewrites. * Engineers who understand how to deliver incremental improvements, focusing on the right problems rather than attempting wholesale replacement of existing systems. * Individuals comfortable navigating legacy codebases and building understanding where documentation or domain knowledge may be limited. * T-shaped engineers with strong technical depth alongside architecture awareness and broader business understanding. * Engineers who can balance technical excellence with commercial and delivery realities. * Team players who contribute positively to engineering culture and stakeholder relationships. * Individuals who can establish credibility quickly within a large enterprise environment. Nice to Have * * Experience modernising legacy enterprise applications and services. * Exposure to WCF, WPF, and broader Microsoft technology stacks. * Experience supporting large-scale transformation or platform consolidation initiatives. * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies. * Experience working within financial services or other highly regulated environments. WHAT WE’LL OFFER YOU: We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed. We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look. OUR HIRING PROCESS We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process. It usually looks like this: * Call with our Talent Acquisition Team  * Role specific capability interview  Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens. INCLUSION AT CREATEFUTURE  We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just. We will do what we can to help. We look forward to your application!

Shift

Who is Shift? At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products. We believe Australian businesses are the driving force behind our economy and are core to our communities. That’s why our business expertise, focus on relationships, and market-leading technology is at the core of everything we do. We’ve helped solve the credit and payment pain points for more than 30,000 businesses, providing over $6 billion in aggregate funding. Our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses. About the role: We're expanding our engineering team and seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with a strong passion for designing and building robust, scalable systems. In this role, you'll focus on backend development architecting reliable services, optimizing performance, and ensuring the core of our platforms are secure and maintainable. You'll collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions that power great customer experiences. If you thrive on solving complex backend challenges and enjoy delivering resilient systems from design through deployment, we’d love to connect. What you'll do: * Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack applications across C#, .NET, and React * Work closely with engineers, designers, and product to deliver features that actually move the needle * Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape a reliable microservices-based system * Hold a high bar for code quality, testing, and documentation — and help others do the same * Support DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure on Azure * Get involved in code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring where it adds value * Bring a user-first mindset and a genuine appetite for continuous learning What you'll bring * 6+ years building software with C# and .NET * 3+ years working with React or similar front-end frameworks * Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices * Hands-on experience with Azure or comparable cloud platforms * Familiarity with DevOps tooling like GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or Octopus * Strong testing instincts and a commitment to reliable delivery * Someone who communicates well, contributes ideas openly and enjoys working cross-functionally * Curiosity over credentials — we care more about how you think than where you've been Key benefits: * Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business. * Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy. * Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy. * Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave. * Purpose built spaces within our office – designed for collaboration, brainstorming, socialising, and focused work. * Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities. #LI-Hybrid

Apaleo

JOIN APALEO AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY TECH! Apaleo is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure enables hoteliers to customise their tech stack, automate routine work, and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay. If you’re driven by the idea of making hospitality smarter, more human, and powered by cutting-edge technology, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Up To: * Implementing Core services for the platform in .NET 10 that runs in Docker containers; * Developing features from DB to the APIs; * Ensuring the platform remains scalable and the codebase remains maintainable; * Proactively monitoring the services in production and spotting potential issues; * Care about the quality of produced code by covering it with unit and e2e tests; * You will be a part of an exciting, open, and agile team, where your voice matters and has a company-wide impact. What You’ll Bring to the Team: * You have a degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; * You bring at least 5 years of experience working in software engineering with relevant programming experience; * Proficient in .NET backend development, including technologies such as Kafka (or equivalents), AWS, Docker, ECS/Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL. * Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Claude Code) to accelerate development, troubleshoot code, and generate documentation; * A growth mindset toward continuously exploring new AI technologies that can positively impact our engineering culture and delivery pipeline. * Nice to have: Experience applying Kafka for real-time processing, leveraging AWS/Docker for DevOps workflows, or performing PostgreSQL optimizations. * You know how to break down large epics into smaller issues; * You worked with the concepts of IaaS/ PaaS/ SaaS; * You worked extensively with microservices-based architecture and used asynchronous message-based communication; * You communicate fluently in English; German and any other languages are always welcomed; WHAT WE OFFER CULTURE & GROWTH * A Diverse & International Team: Work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities, bringing unique cultural perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to shape the future of hospitality tech. * Growth & Development: As we scale, so do your opportunities. You’ll benefit from 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget, and plenty of chances to take on more responsibility. Our evolving career framework ensures you have increasing opportunities to learn new skills, advance your career, and make an impact. * Autonomy & Ownership: Great ideas can come from anywhere. We empower you to take responsibility, make decisions, and contribute directly in an environment built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. * Shape the Future of Hospitality Tech: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up transforming the hospitality industry. From day one, your work drives real impact and you’ll have the freedom to bring your ideas to life. * Competitive & Fair Compensation: We believe great work deserves great pay. Our salaries are competitive and guided by benchmarking data to ensure fairness across all roles and teams. We make sure to recognize and reward performance and contribution. PERKS & LIFESTYLE * Flexible & Remote Work Options: We focus on results, not clocking hours. You can work from home, the office or in a hybrid setup, with flexibility to adapt your schedule as long as it makes sense for your role, your team and our business. * Free Public Transport: Travel across Germany with ease using our fully covered Deutschland Ticket. * Team Connection: Strong connections fuel collaboration. We celebrate and connect through regular team dinners, company meetups, Oktoberfest celebrations, Christmas parties, and other offsite events. * Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of vacation to fully disconnect, recharge, and return inspired. * Health & Wellbeing: Prioritize your health with access to hundreds of gyms, fitness studios, and wellness options through our EGYM Wellpass membership. How you make an impact joining Apaleo: Joining Apaleo means more than just taking on a role, it’s about driving real change in the hospitality industry. Your contributions will directly shape our innovative platform, influence company-wide decisions, and help redefine the future of hospitality tech. At Apaleo, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible. Be part of a team where your work fuels progress, collaboration sparks innovation, and growth is a shared journey. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.