What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (.NET, Azure, Angular) position at Ascent?
**This position is available remotely.
About Us
We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.
We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.
We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!
At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. However, we welcome applicants from all other areas in the indicated countries, as we value diversity and recognize the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. Join us in shaping a workplace where proximity enhances collaboration while inclusivity strengthens our community.
About the role
In this role, you will apply your expertise across a set of interesting customers, diverse, sectors and complex challenges, on both major transformations (typically 6-18 months) and smaller-scope engagements. This is an opportunity to develop your career in an ambitious, modern business that is committed to delivering measurable customer impact with leading-edge tech.
About you
Key personality traits:
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Proactive and supportive team player.
- Ability to act independently.
- Quick to learn new techniques and eager to embrace new challenges.
- Positive attitude towards change and a fast-paced environment.
- Can-do approach towards development initiatives, methodologies, and working practices.
- Embraces a challenger mindset, thriving on pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and focusing on delivering value.
- Offering technical insights to the team.
- Contributing to architectural and technological decisions throughout project delivery.
- Mentoring team members daily, fostering growth and knowledge expansion.
- Encouraging team empowerment and innovation in problem-solving.
- Actively participating in code reviews and to maintain code quality.
- Actively participating in agile ceremonies.
- Identifying, reviewing, and mitigating technical risks, issues, and impediments.
- Providing technical feedback and reviews to the team.
- Addressing technology-related impediments to development.
Required Skills and Experience
The following skills/experience are necessary:
- 5 or more years in a similar role, with strong expertise in .NET C#, Angular and Azure.
- Strong back-end development experience with .NET C#.
- Solid understanding and experience with Azure cloud services.
- Good understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong time management, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to support and collaborate with other team members, valuing diverse opinions.
- A constructive challenger approach, always seeking to improve and innovate
The following skills/qualifications are advantageous:
- A passion for emerging technologies and new concepts.
- University degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Practical knowledge and experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
Working at Ascent
At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.
Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries.
Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability status. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know when you apply.
If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ta.admin@ascent.io.
For more details about life at Ascent, check out our Life Page here.
