Company Overview
If you envision a dynamic career in Estate Agency, Farrell Heyworth invites you to take the next step with us. At Farrell Heyworth, we are committed to nurturing your professional growth, and we take pride in our track record of cultivating and promoting talented individuals from within our ranks to assume managerial roles.
Our Core Values
If you're in sync with all our core values, we'd be excited to hear from you!
- Trustworthy & Fair
- Honest & Transparent
- Reliable & Loyal
- Authentic
- Relentless & hardworking
Our group mission and strategy statement
'To be the property experts of choice, achieving the best outcome for our clients and exceeding their expectations through our passionate, professional and committed teams.’
Summary
We are looking for a Senior IT Developer to join our IT development team in Lancaster City Centre.
This role is focused on maintaining, supporting, and improving a complex business-critical system built across a mixed technology stack. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, resolving issues, and supporting ongoing development as we transition to newer platforms.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a senior developer who will:
- Maintain and support a legacy system built using Classic ASP, C#, and SQL Server
- Diagnose and resolve issues in a live production environment
- Develop and maintain integrations with third-party systems (APIs / Webhooks)
- Support ongoing improvements and enhancements across the system
- Work across both front-end and back-end codebases where needed
- Assist with documentation and knowledge sharing
- Support transition towards modern platforms where appropriate
You must have the following
- 5+ years development experience
- Strong SQL Server knowledge (queries, performance, debugging)
- Strong C# programming skills
- Experience working with Classic ASP / legacy web technologies
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with APIs and integrations
- Strong understanding of how systems interact across a full stack environment
- Experience using source control tools (Git)
- Experience working in Visual Studio or similar environments
Ideally but not essential
- Experience with ASP.NET (Web Forms / MVC / Razor)
- Experience with JavaScript / HTML / CSS
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate)
- Experience with Azure (Functions, integrations)
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks (Angular / React)
- Understanding of system architecture and design patterns
What We’re Looking For
- Someone experienced in working with complex legacy systems
- Strong ownership mentality for system stability
- Ability to quickly understand and navigate unfamiliar codebases
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving and delivery
- Someone who can balance maintenance with improvement
We Offer
At Farrell Heyworth, we prioritize the individual contributions of our employees and are dedicated to offering a comprehensive pay and reward package that inspires peak performance. Our reward/benefits package encompasses:
Uncapped Bonus Scheme: Recognising and rewarding your achievements with an uncapped bonus scheme that reflects your dedication and success.
Personalized Development Plan: We are committed to nurturing your professional growth with a personalised development plan tailored to your career aspirations and goals.
League Table Reward Schemes: Celebrate your accomplishments through our league table reward schemes, including the opportunity to earn Love To Shop vouchers as a token of our appreciation.
Well-Being Package: This includes membership of the MyMind pal mental fitness app, Wider Wallet with access to hundreds of vouchers and discounts, GP Helpline which gives you 24/7 consultations and an annual flu jab.
Company Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence by participating in our company pension scheme, ensuring financial well-being in the long term.
Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum.
In return for your hard work:
Supportive Team Environment: Join a friendly team fostering collaboration and camaraderie.
Extra Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
Realistic OTE: Benefit from achievable on-target earnings reflecting your efforts and team success.
Long-Term Career Opportunities: Explore a fulfilling, long-term career with our commitment to your growth.
Industry Passion: Immerse yourself in a team driven by a genuine passion for Estate Agency.
Salary
£45,000.00 - £65,000.00 Per Annum D.O.E
Hours of work
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Apply now and take the next step with Farrell Heyworth!
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Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
