
Job Overview
Location
United Kingdom
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Full-Stack Engineer
Date Posted
March 26, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Software Developer on the SAMpeople team at Arbor Education, you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing a cloud-based SaaS platform designed to streamline people management for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs), directly contributing to happier, more efficient working environments for education staff across the UK.
- • Your day-to-day responsibilities will include contributing to architectural and design decisions, analysing and improving existing software systems, implementing new features and applications, writing clean and scalable C#/.NET code, participating in Agile ceremonies (including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives), troubleshooting and debugging issues, verifying and deploying solutions, and recommending continuous improvements to the product suite.
- • You will join a collaborative, supportive development team that values knowledge sharing and technical excellence, working within an Agile framework to deliver stable, scalable solutions that address real-world challenges faced by educational institutions.
- • Arbor Education is a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming school operations through technology and people-centric solutions, with SAMpeople at the forefront of empowering school staff through intuitive HR and people management tools.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in full-stack SaaS development using C#, ASP.NET, Web API, SQL Server, Entity Framework, and Azure cloud services, while growing your leadership and mentoring abilities through collaboration, code reviews, and supporting junior developers in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
🎯 Requirements
- • Strong aptitude for programming and problem solving with proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technical challenges.
- • Commercial experience working on customer-facing SaaS systems, preferably in the education or HR technology sector.
- • Solid experience with C#, ASP.NET, Web API 2, SQL Server, and Entity Framework.
- • Familiarity with JavaScript/jQuery is advantageous; experience with Azure DevOps and Azure hosting is a bonus.
- • Proven experience working within an Agile environment, including participation in sprint ceremonies and iterative development cycles.
- • Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to mentor and coach colleagues, manage personal workload effectively, and align with team goals.
🏖️ Benefits
- • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with your birthday off as an additional perk.
- • BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan available after successful completion of probation, along with a company pension scheme.
- • Ongoing professional development opportunities, including supported study and potential funding for external qualifications and certifications.
- • Flexible working arrangements, including options for part-time or term-time hours to support work-life balance.
- • A passionate, hard-working team culture where you’ll see the direct impact of your work on improving school staff experiences every day.
Skills & Technologies
About Arbor Education 3
Arbor Education 3 is an educational organization focused on providing high-quality learning experiences. The company operates schools and educational programs designed to foster student growth and academic achievement. Their approach emphasizes innovative teaching methods and a supportive learning environment. Arbor Education 3 is committed to developing well-rounded individuals prepared for future success in higher education and their careers. The organization plays a role in the education sector by offering accessible and effective schooling options.
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