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Could you assist in the development and successful delivery of new or modified features of software applications to meet the requirements of a growing business? If so, then this could the perfect role for you, and we would love to hear from you! Who are we? We are Rail People. Since our founding in 1994 we have been helping to modernise and improve UK rail to meet the needs of todays passengers. We have invested more than 1.5 billion in rolling stock and innovation projects in the last ten years to become the UKs largest rolling stock leasing company. Our purpose is to serve the rail industry by bringing private investment into rail assets innovatively and sustainably throughout their lifecycle. Our culture of innovation, collaboration and commitment to excellence drives us to be a company that is valued by our customers and makes us the people that the rail industry most wants to work with. We invest in small and medium businesses who drive our innovation in new technologies. From battery and hydrogen powered traction systems to 3D printed parts and high-definition cameras on our assets. Our long-term outlook means we can support skilled jobs across the sector, from coast to coast, across the whole country.We will continue to reimagine our investments, to work with the talented people in our industry and to engineer a brighter, greener, more cost-effective future for the railway in the United Kingdom. Together, we are creating an environment where people can enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Angel Trains. Rail People, Real Expertise.About the role:An IT Developer at Angel Trains is primarily responsible for providing application development services and 2nd line support for our internal Fleet Management Systems and portal modules as well as wider industry-based asset management systems. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the integration of our internal systems with non-asset-based business applications such as Oracle EBS and Hyperion. As business requirements change the role will also be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of new or modified features of software applications. What will you be doing? Developing and maintaining a Blazor-based web applications using C# and .NET. Collaborating with the wider team during Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, etc.).Working closely with product owners to understand requirements and deliver user-focused features.Continuously writing clean, testable and maintainable code.Participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous improvement.What do we need from you? Proven experience with C# and .NET development is a must alongside knowledge of SQL servers. Experience working alongside successful project teams in a commercial environment and an understanding of Agile/Scrum practices. Knowledge of Rest APIs. Good communication, teamworking and prioritisation skills. Experience with Git. Hands-on experience with Blazor (Server or WebAssembly) would be desirable but is also something we are happy to teach. Experience with GitHub DevOps or CI/CD pipelines as well as familiarity with testing frameworks (xUnit, bUnit, etc.) would also be desirable. Why choose us?As an employer we ask that all our employees follow and showcase five simple values; that we are: People PeopleFuture Forward Always Accountable Better Together Problem SolversAlongside these values we also believe our role as an employer is to empower our workforce to make self-sufficient, informed choices, giving them new experiences and helping to develop their careers.We recognise that our people are our greatest asset at Angel trains, and this is why we invest significantly in both their professional and personal development. We have been accredited with Investors in People & Wellbeing Platinum Awards and weve tailored our competitive benefits offering to include:Generous holiday allowance and employer pension contributions. Health Insurance. A range of discounted offers and benefits e.g. season ticket loans to cycle to work schemes. Perkbox our discounted online shopping site.A salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle benefit scheme. Family-friendly and flexible working policies.Your physical and mental wellbeing matters to us and to support you during your career we also offer an Employee Assistance Programme, and a dedicated team of volunteer Mental Health First Aiders.Its a great place to work with a modern office near Victoria (but with hybrid working), hugely engaged colleagues, and externally recognised by Effectory as a World Class Workplace.Please note: For an informal discussion regarding the role or a full copy of the Job Description please contact chris.hurford@angeltrains.co.uk. We are not currently looking to engage any external agency support at this time. Deadline for submission is the 30/4/25 however we reserve the right to close the advert before that date is reached. We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.