.NET Microsoft Consultant

Microsoft Consultant

Solirius Reply · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-10-07

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Software Engineering

Description

About Us: 

Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, is a technology consultancy and digital transformation partner that helps organisations solve complex challenges through strategy, design, engineering, and delivery.

We work closely with our clients to deliver secure, accessible, user-focused services that evolve with their needs. By combining deep technical expertise with people-centred design, we create solutions that deliver meaningful, lasting impact.

Our consultants partner directly with client teams, embedding into organisations to understand their goals, challenges, and users. This collaborative approach enables us to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes across public and private sectors.

Past and present clients include the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, UEFA, International Olympic Committee, and Mercedes-Benz. Our services span the full digital delivery lifecycle, including architecture, engineering, delivery management, user-centred design, business analysis, data, DevOps, and AI.

We operate as a collaborative and inclusive organisation that empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and develop their expertise. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and social mobility, while creating opportunities for our teams to work on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact.

About You:

You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you’re comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective outcomes. 

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced .NET Microsoft Consultant to join our team. The role will focus primarily on designing, developing, implementing, and supporting .NET-based applications and solutions, while also working across the wider Microsoft technology stack.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on .NET development experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the communication skills required to work directly with clients and business stakeholders. Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, VBA, Crystal Reports, and Word macros will complement the core .NET skill set and enable the successful candidate to deliver broader business solutions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain robust .NET applications and solutions.
• Develop scalable and maintainable solutions using C#, .NET / .NET Core / .NET 6+ and related Microsoft technologies.
• Analyse business and technical requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Work with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and integration issues.
• Develop and integrate APIs and services with existing business applications and systems.
• Contribute to application architecture, technical design, development standards, and best practices.
• Perform code reviews and ensure solutions are secure, reliable, maintainable, and fit for purpose.
• Work across the wider Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, where appropriate.
• Develop automation and business solutions using VBA, particularly within Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Create, maintain, and enhance Word macros to automate document production and business processes.
• Develop and maintain business reports using Crystal Reports where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing applications, processes, and systems through modern Microsoft technologies.
• Produce technical documentation and support knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects or workstreams while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
• Keep up to date with developments in the .NET and Microsoft technology ecosystem.

Key Skills

• Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET.
• Experience developing applications using ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming and software development principles.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs / web services.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and coding best practices.
• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, optimise, and maintain existing .NET applications.
• Experience with source control such as Git.
• Understanding of application architecture, integration, security, and performance.
• Good experience with Microsoft 365 (M365).
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience developing VBA solutions, particularly Excel automation.
• Experience or familiarity with Microsoft Word macros and document automation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based solutions would be advantageous.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Crystal Reports, including report design, development, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience creating and maintaining Microsoft Word macros using VBA.
• Experience with Excel VBA and Office automation.
• Experience with Azure / Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Entity Framework / Entity Framework Core.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines.
• Experience with Power BI, Dataverse, SharePoint, or Teams.
• Microsoft certifications.
• Previous experience in a client-facing consultancy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days)
• Contributory Pension
• EAP with Help@Hand
• Gym Membership Benefits
• Flexible Benefits Allowance
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Flexible Working
• Annual Away Days/Company Socials

Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals, where all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs.

Encouraging high social mobility is really important to us. We foster an inclusive culture by welcoming different perspectives, enabling equitable opportunities and promoting open dialogue. This commitment is reflected in initiatives such as our gender diversity group and our focus on mental health and wellbeing. Whatever stage you are at, you will find an environment where you can thrive.

Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments to be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive, enabling all candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.

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