Software Developer
At Magnet, we’re passionate about creating digital experiences that help our customers and colleagues thrive. We’re looking for a Software Developer to help us build, enhance, and maintain the web applications and platforms that power our business. As we transition into new UK ownership this role will have a real impact in how we continue to grow our digital capabilities.
If you’re passionate about coding, enjoy solving problems, and want to work with various stakeholders in a collaborative environment, this could be a great next step in your career.
Please note - there is flexible hybrid working, but please make sure you are commutable to our Leeds office.
What’s in it for you?
Salary between £40,000 - £45,000, per year DOE
Flexible hybrid working, please make sure you are commutable to our Leeds office
Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
Holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
Well-being support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing:
Working within Magnet’s Digital Experience team to build and maintain our growing portfolio of web applications, platforms, and digital features
Implementing new functionality while following best practices for long‑term stability and high‑quality code
Maintaining clear documentation and contributing to audit trails
Investigating incidents, troubleshooting bugs, and managing work items in Azure DevOps
Collaborating with the team to improve processes, ways of working, and development standards
Participating in technical discussions and contributing to decisions alongside developers and business stakeholders
Who we’re looking for:
Experience coding in C#, using ASP.NET Core for new development and willingness to support legacy ASP.NET Framework applications
Front‑end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, ideally using React (interest in Blazor is a bonus)
Understanding of back‑end service/API design, ideally with clean coding principles in mind
Ability to work collaboratively, share ideas, and contribute to continuous improvement
Experience with tools such as Git, Visual Studio / VS Code, Azure, SQL Server, and API integrations
Familiarity with standard tools like Microsoft Office and Azure DevOps.
Desirably knowledge of clean architecture, SOLID principles, KISS, YAGNI, and other engineering best practices
Experience with other SPA frameworks would be beneficial (e.g., Vue, Angular)
We’re on a journey of transformation, and we’re always open to fresh ideas. So even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.
You’ll also be successful in this role by living and breathing our core values - Care, Deliver, Inspire.
Why choose Magnet?
At Magnet we’re proud of our 100-year heritage and even more excited about what’s ahead.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is built on the passion and creativity of our people. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
- Division
- Magnet
- Locations
- Nobia, Leeds (Commercial Office)
- Brand
- Magnet
Nobia, Leeds (Commercial Office)
About Magnet
Magnet was founded by Tom Duxbury in 1918, as a joinery business in Bingley, Yorkshire. Tom named his business after his beloved horse, Magnet, and believed in a considered approach and a commitment to quality. This simple premise still drives Magnet today.
Tom believed in a considered approach, enabling him to offer better products and services to his customers. This simple premise still drives Magnet today.
We've come a long way from our humble Yorkshire roots, growing to be both leaders and pioneers in the industry as we paved the way for all the kitchen retailers in the UK.