Software Engineer NEW

West Malling, Kent
Nextech

Software Engineer

Kent (Hybrid, initially onsite)

Salary £30-35k (doe)

NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED FOR THIS ROLE

We’re working with a growing technology business based in Kent operating in the managed connectivity and infrastructure space, delivering secure, resilient network solutions and in-house software platforms used across critical industries such as construction, engineering, and utilities.

They are looking for a curious, driven Associate Software Engineer to join their development team, supporting internal platforms and contributing to new AI-driven automation and cloud-based systems.

This is a strong opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about software development, AI, and modern cloud engineering, and wants to grow within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Tech Stack

• C# / .NET (incl. .NET 10)
• Blazor
• Azure
• Terraform
• Microservices architecture
• PostgreSQL
• Git & CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
• AI tooling & automation (Copilot, LLM workflows)

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain internal web applications
• Work with developers and product owners to deliver new features
• Contribute to AI-assisted automation and workflow improvements
• Write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies
• Continuously develop technical skills with team support

About You

• Some experience with C# / .NET or another backend language
• Exposure to frontend frameworks (Blazor, React, Angular, Vue, MVC, etc.)
• Understanding of web applications (HTML, CSS, APIs)
• Experience with Git/version control
• Strong interest in AI, automation, and cloud technologies
• Personal projects or coursework welcome

Bonus

• Azure or cloud exposure
• Docker / Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• Testing practices (unit/UI)
• SQL databases (PostgreSQL, etc.)

Location

• Kent-based (must be commutable – no London candidates)
• Onsite initially, moving to hybrid working