Job Description

Location:

Hazel Grove, Stockport

Salary:

50-55,000 DOE

Term:

Full time, permanent

Overview

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We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Software Developer to join PAL Hire, a dynamic and forward-thinking national hire company. If you are a collaborative team player ready to make a significant impact on our core digital platforms and bespoke software, we invite you to apply.

Who we are

Founded in 2006 as a family-run business, PAL Hire has grown into the UK's leading partner for complete site set-up and equipment hire. We pioneered online hire services and now provide over 30,000 products through a network of more than 1,500 suppliers nationwide.



Our mission is to make equipment hire easy, efficient, and cost-effective. We achieve this with our simple approach: one supplier, one invoice, unlimited product choice.



At PAL Hire, our work is guided by our core values: integrity, innovation, collaboration, aspiration, and appreciation. These values drive us to deliver top-tier service while empowering our employees to reach their full potential.



SILVER AWARD WINNERS - Investors in People



Ranked 26th Best company to work for out of 55,000 companies in the UK.

The Role

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Application Developer with at least 3 years' commercial experience to join our development team and help bring our new bespoke software to life. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment and ongoing support.

What You'll Be Doing:

Develop ASP.NET Core MVC

web applications and backend logic using C# (.NET Core / ASP.NET).

Design and implement

high-performing SQL queries and manage MSSQL databases.

Enhance UI/UX

and interactivity using jQuery, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.

Integrate

with third-party systems via APIs.

Collaborate

using Azure DevOps and Git repositories for code management and CI/CD pipelines.

Participate

in peer reviews, agile ceremonies, and documentation.

Ensure

secure development methodologies and best practices are followed.

Example Projects You'll Work On:

Bespoke Equipment Hire Platform: Building and scaling our core web application for equipment hire, including real-time hire contract management and customer-facing dashboards. API Integrations: Connecting our systems with third-party platforms to streamline business operations. UI/UX Improvements: Enhancing user experience and accessibility across our platforms. Automation & CI/CD: Implementing automated testing, deployment pipelines, and monitoring solutions using Azure DevOps.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who share our passion for our values and bring robust technical expertise. We believe the right skills are built on the right attitude.

Integrity:

We need a developer who is reliable and trustworthy. This includes an

Understanding of secure development methodologies and design patterns

and

Object-Oriented Programming principles.

Aspiration:

We want an empathetic problem-solver. You'll turn challenges into opportunities with a

Flexible, 'can do' attitude and logical approach to design.

You must possess

Good communication and analytical skills.

Innovation:

We need someone who can master and apply the core technologies that drive our future.

Languages:

C# (.NET Core / ASP.NET)

Database:

SQL (MSSQL)

Frontend:

jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap

API design

(Microservices, REST)

Collaboration:

We're looking for a positive team player. We work together seamlessly and manage code effectively using

Azure DevOps, Git

.

Appreciation:

We value continuous improvement. Technical experience in the following areas is a bonus:

Desired Skills:

Experience with Azure pipelines for CI/CD; Unit testing, Blazor, Python, PHP, JS frameworks (Vue, React); Selenium, AWS, NoSQL databases (Cosmos, Cassandra, MongoDB); Power Platform (Power Apps and/or Power Automate)

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance policy for all employees Regular company social events Free on-site parking Incremental holiday entitlement on each anniversary Various incentives, bonuses, and prizes throughout the year The opportunity to make a real difference in a growing team

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location:

Hybrid working: Minimum 3 days per week in our Stockport office, with flexibility for remote work. Supportive, collaborative team culture. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Apply for this role

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