Middle Weight .Net Developer

Company Description:

At GCV Labs, we're more than just a technology company – we're a venture builder that transforms innovative ideas into industry-changing realities. Our mission is to build, launch, and scale technology-enabled startups that create positive impact across society, the environment, and the economy.

Our software team stands at the forefront of innovation, bringing together diverse technical expertise across MS.NET and PHP ecosystems. We pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge solutions with modern front-end frameworks, while our UX/UI designers craft pixel-perfect experiences informed by deep customer journey analytics.

What sets us apart:

• We build and scale SaaS platforms for co-founded startups, corporates, and our own GCV spinouts
• Our specialist Venture Builder team provides the knowledge, experience, and infrastructure to accelerate growth
• We embrace agile methodologies to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery
• Our multi-disciplinary team collaborates to create comprehensive, innovative solutions

Join us in shaping the future of technology-enabled ventures and be part of a team that's making a real difference.

Joining the development team as a Middle weight .Net Software Developer, you will be integral to the company's capability offering and will be heavily involved in many exciting projects.

The role will assist the Programme Director and wider development team, in the development of software, websites and integrations for businesses in our portfolio of companies and for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using .NET and ASP.NET Core
• Implement secure authentication and authorization solutions using Identity Server
• Create and optimize Microsoft SQL databases and stored procedures
• Deploy and manage applications in Microsoft Azure environment
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in .NET framework and C#
• Extensive experience with ASP.NET Core and Web API development
• Solid understanding of Identity Server and authentication protocols
• Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud architecture
• Knowledge of software design patterns/Clean Architecture
• Familiarity with version control systems
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services

Additional Skills

• Experience with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript)
• Blazor Server/WASM
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable (any combination of) 

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of DevOps practices and principles

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3-5 years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record of delivering successful .NET applications
• Strong portfolio of projects demonstrating relevant technical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, MCSD)