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Developer .NET
BRE TRUST
40,000 per year
Watford
Full-time

Developer .NET

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

This role plays a key part in supporting the development and enhancement of BRE’s digital products, enabling users to report and monitor the sustainability credentials of their construction projects and assets. Working within an Agile Sprint Team, the Developer contributes to the delivery of new functionality, ongoing improvements and the maintenance of existing applications, ensuring high‑quality, secure and reliable digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Work collaboratively within an Agile Sprint Team to deliver roadmap‑driven functionality.

  • Take ownership of development and maintenance tasks from initial specification and estimation through to final delivery.

  • Produce robust, secure, and high‑quality code in line with BRE software development standards.

  • Develop and maintain web applications using .NET, jQuery, MS SQL Server, RESTful services and relevant design patterns.

  • Participate across the full development lifecycle, including analysis, coding, testing and deployment.

  • Provide clear and accurate progress updates to the Senior Developer to support Sprint and release planning.

  • Contribute to the successful delivery of digital applications, ensuring outputs meet specification, quality standards and timelines.

What we are looking for

  • Experience in developing web applications using modern technologies and frameworks.

  • Proficiency in .NET 8 (or later) and familiarity with jQuery.

  • Strong background in MS SQL Server (2014 or later), including stored procedures and views.

  • Experience implementing RESTful web services.

  • Ability to apply object‑oriented methodologies and use a range of design patterns (e.g., dependency injection, service‑oriented architecture).

  • Experience working with an ORM framework.

  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and prior involvement in Sprint Teams.

  • Familiarity with a range of web technologies and development best practices.

  • Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding technical tasks and progress.

  • Strong time‑management capabilities to support delivery of high‑quality work within agreed timelines.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

  • Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

  • HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

  • Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person 2-3 days per week.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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  • Department
  • Software Development
  • Locations
  • Watford
  • Remote status
  • Hybrid
  • Yearly salary
  • £40,000 - £45,000
  • Employment type
  • Full-time

About BRE

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.

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