C# Developer

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first. 

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires—it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated C# Developer to help shape our digital future, supporting our front-line Firefighters and Support Teams with high-performing software solutions. 

This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters by helping create and maintain systems that support our critical emergency response and community safety work. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you. 

Salary: £42,749 - £48,654 pa

Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract: 2 Year Fixed term

Location: Service Headquarters, Huntingdon 

Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire. You will be required to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

Why Choose CFRS? 

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development. 

A Service that values you: 
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS 
88% are proud to work for CFRS 
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work 

A culture that inspires and motivates: 
81% of our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time 
83% feel motivated to give their best every day 
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer 

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, leading projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way. 

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel. 

About the role

This isn’t your average developer role. Every day at CFRS brings new challenges, from working on automation projects that streamline our service operations to enhancing integrations between front-line teams, support functions, and external partners. 

In this role, you’ll: 

• Build robust and scalable solutions using C# and .NET to improve efficiency across the service. 

• Develop, maintain, and integrate Web Services and APIs, helping us connect and enhance third-party applications. 

• Solve complex technical challenges in collaboration with our Development Team, ensuring our systems meet both operational and strategic needs. 

• Work closely with stakeholders across CFRS, understanding their requirements and delivering solutions that make a real difference to how we work. 

• Uphold best practices in development, ensuring consistency, high standards, and quality across all our digital projects. 

• Contribute to technical documentation and user guides, helping support teams and end-users get the most from our systems. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community. 

About You 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences but the ideal person will have: 

• Expertise in C# development and experience working in a software development environment. 

• Strong SQL knowledge and experience using database technologies. 

• Familiarity with web services and APIs (REST, SOAP) to integrate software applications. 

• A problem-solving mindset – someone who enjoys tackling challenges and delivering practical solutions. 

• Experience using web & cloud technologies to support application development. 

• Great communication skills, working effectively in a team and providing support to non-technical colleagues. 

• A commitment to confidentiality, security, and best practice development standards. 

• An agile mindset, with experience working in or alongside agile project teams. 

When You Join CFRS, You’ll Benefit From: 

• Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow. 

• Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career. 

• A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.  

• As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team. 

Additional Rewards & Benefits: 

• 24–28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service 

• Competitive pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working 

• Hybrid working options – minimum 2 days per week office-based 

• Free on-site parking (site-specific) 

• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events 

Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today:  

To apply for this opportunity, please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk   

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.