Software Engineer

LGC ASSURE is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. Our mission within LGC Assure is to provide intelligent assurance for our customers and their supply network, primarily in the global food and beverage sector. We achieve this through three primary product and service offerings: certification and standards, digital and data, and testing and science-based services.

BRCGS is the leading Global Standards Body and Scheme Owner in the Food & Beverage and Consumer Products sector and has held an unrivalled reputation for excellence in third party assurance for nearly thirty years. BRCGS operates in over 130 countries through our network of delivery partners. $800 billion of world trade is impacted by at least one of the 10 industry standards developed and maintained by BRCGS.

The Software Engineer (Full Stack) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BRCGS digital platforms. This role covers implementing new features for the company's core digital platform, built in-house using a modern API-led architecture, whilst also providing technical support and guidance across the wider business unit. The engineer will contribute to feature development, bug fixes, performance improvements, and explore opportunities to apply AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and user experience.

The Software Engineer will collaborate with a development team of five (internal and outsourced), Business Analysts, Product Owner, and the wider BRCGS team, participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and support a culture of continuous improvement. Whilst not directly managing others, the engineer may assist in knowledge sharing and peer mentoring.

Additional responsibilities include supporting the Azure infrastructure that underpins the platform and other company websites and contributing to cross-platform projects with external vendors. The engineer will work closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure technical deliverables align with business goals. They may also represent the team in meetings or events, assist with report creation, and contribute to creative solutions for evolving business needs, including identifying where AI can add value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining BRCGS customer-facing platforms, with a focus on usability, performance, and reliability.
• Writing high-quality, secure, and efficient code to enhance existing solutions and support new feature development.
• Implementing new functionalities and integrating emerging technologies under guidance from senior team members such as AI and automation.
• Supporting the maintenance of Azure infrastructure, contributing to its security, scalability, and resilience.
• Collaborating with the development team and other departments to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with business needs.
• Communicating effectively with peers and stakeholders to support project goals and technical delivery.
• Participating in Agile/Scrum processes and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assisting in code reviews and learning from feedback to improve coding practices and team standards.
• Staying informed about industry trends and technologies to help evolve BRCGS digital platforms.
• Working with colleagues across the wider LGC group to ensure compliance with shared standards and leverage central support functions.

• Preferably educated to degree level in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Proficiency with back-end technologies such as .NET Core and .NET 8 (C#).
• Experience with SQL Server and NoSQL document databases, such as Cosmos DB or MongoDB.
• Experience with API-led platforms.
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies, preferably React, but also Angular or Vue.js.
• Experience in developing cloud applications and deploying them to Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure ADB2C is beneficial.
• Strong skills in version control (Git) and CI/CD tools.
• Experience with infrastructure provisioning automation (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) is a plus.
• Proficiency with agile software development methodologies and Scrum.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of current technology trends.
• Experience or strong interest in applying AI and automation technologies to improve efficiency, enhance user experience, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Our Values:

• Passion: Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.
• Curiosity: We constantly look forward to what's next: our curiosity for today's discoveries makes tomorrow's innovations possible.
• Integrity: A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 1842.
• Brilliance: We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers' expectations through innovation and pioneering science.
• Respect: We respect gender, age, nationality, religion and individuality – our diversity is our strength.