C# Developer
Posted 1 day ago by Haystack
£415 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The C# Developer role at a prestigious global Tier-1 investment bank involves joining a high-performing engineering team in Canary Wharf to deliver critical desktop solutions for international financial operations. The position requires expertise in C# and WPF, focusing on modernizing legacy systems and building scalable applications within a complex banking infrastructure. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers a competitive day rate within a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end development of high-performance desktop applications using C# and WPF.
- Design and optimize application structures across Oracle and SQL Server databases.
- Architect and implement database objects, writing advanced T-SQL and PL/SQL scripts.
- Modernize and support existing WinForms, VBA, and Excel Macro systems.
- Orchestrate system distributions via Citrix and manage deployments across Web and Windows environments.
Key Skills:
- Deep expertise in C# .NET development with a focus on WPF.
- Strong background in WinForms and legacy integration, including MS VBA and Excel Macros.
- Expert-level database skills in SQL Server (T-SQL) and Oracle (PL/SQL).
- Practical experience managing deployments within Citrix environments.
- Proven ability to liaise with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.
Salary (Rate): £415 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
C# Developer | £400 - £415
We're working with a prestigious global Tier-1 investment bank on this exciting opportunity. You will join a high-performing engineering team in Canary Wharf, delivering mission-critical desktop solutions that power international financial operations. This is a high-impact role for a C# specialist who thrives on solving complex data challenges using WPF and SQL. You will be instrumental in modernizing legacy systems and building robust, scalable applications within a sophisticated global banking infrastructure.
The Role
- Lead the end-to-end development of high-performance desktop applications using C# and WPF within a complex global banking environment.
- Design and optimize application structures across both Oracle and SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
- Architect and implement database objects, writing advanced T-SQL and PL/SQL scripts to perform deep-dive financial data analysis.
- Modernize and support existing WinForms, VBA, and Excel Macro systems to ensure seamless business continuity.
- Orchestrate system distributions via Citrix and application servers, managing deployments across Web and Windows environments.
What You'll Need
- Deep expertise in C# .NET development with a heavy focus on WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and modern UI design.
- Strong background in WinForms and legacy integration, including MS VBA, Excel Macros, and Access.
- Expert-level database skills in both SQL Server (T-SQL) and Oracle (PL/SQL) for complex data processing and schema design.
- Practical experience managing deployments within Citrix environments and troubleshooting Windows Operating Systems/IIS.
- Proven ability to liaise with cross-functional teams including DBAs, Infrastructure, and Release Managers in an Agile setting.
What's On Offer
- Competitive day rate of £415 (Inside IR35) at a top-tier global financial institution.
- Long-term stability with an initial 6-month contract and a high likelihood of multiple extensions.
- Collaborative hybrid working model based in the heart of London's Canary Wharf.
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects with international scope across London and New York.
Apply via Haystack today!