Software Engineer
Build full-stack, cloud-native applications using .NET, React, and Azure with Cursor and Claude at the heart of your workflow. AI-accelerated engineering for experienced professionals.
The role of a software engineer has fundamentally changed. The engineers who succeed today are not just skilled coders. They are experienced professionals who can think clearly, design solutions, direct AI agents, and take responsibility for what ships.
At Talk Think Do, we are a Microsoft Solutions Partner building mission-critical applications using .NET, React, React Native, and Azure. Cursor and Claude are our primary development tools. The majority of our code is AI-authored and engineer-reviewed. We are prompt-first, expert-in-the-loop, and we ship production-quality software faster than teams twice our size.
We are not looking for generalists who know a little of everything. We are looking for T-shaped engineers. Someone with genuine depth in at least one part of the stack (.NET/C#, React/TypeScript, or React Native) and the willingness to work across the others when the project calls for it. Projects are matched to your strengths. If .NET is your home, we will not drop you into a mobile-first engagement without support. If React is where you thrive, your project pipeline will reflect that.
We do not expect you to arrive with years of AI-accelerated workflow experience. Genuine curiosity and a track record of actually engaging with AI tools is enough: we will provide the tools, the patterns, and the coaching. What we cannot give you is the instinct to reach for better ways of working. That has to come from you.
You may be the only engineer on a project, or you may work alongside other engineers. AI continues to compress project scope and team size, so leaner engagements are increasingly common. Either way, you will have a business analyst, a QA engineer, and the support of a solutions architect alongside you. The technical decisions on your project are yours, made in close collaboration with your architect. You will work across multiple client engagements, follow our battle-tested patterns, and contribute to making them better.
We believe this is a genuine opportunity to get ahead in a career path that is being significantly disrupted. AI is changing what it means to be a software engineer faster than most organisations are willing to adapt. We are not filling urgent vacancies. We have a high bar and we can afford to wait for the right people. If you think that person is you, we would love to hear from you.
What's on this page
Role summary
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Salary
£45k - £65k
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Location
Hybrid, Bournemouth
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Contract
Permanent, Full-time, Permanent
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Travel
Occasional UK client visits
Our AI approach
How we use AI in delivery
How we work.
Projects are delivered by small, specialist teams. Every role has a clear remit, and the whole team stays close to the client throughout.
Solutions Architect
Defines the technical blueprint. Ensures the solution is scalable, secure, and coherent.
Software Engineer
Owns the technical delivery. Writes, reviews, and ships production-quality code.
QA Engineer
Owns quality. Designs test strategies and ensures every release meets the bar.
Business Analyst
Owns requirements and scope. Translates client needs into precise, buildable stories.
Delivery Manager
Owns project delivery. Keeps scope, timeline, and client confidence on track.
Where you will work.
We are a T-shaped team. We look for genuine depth in one layer and willingness across the others. Projects are matched to your strengths.
Mobile layer
React Native
Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android. Shared business logic, native performance, deployed to app stores and enterprise MDM.
Frontend layer
React and TypeScript
Web applications and portals. Component-driven UIs, typed throughout, integrated with our backend APIs and Azure-hosted services.
Backend layer
.NET and C#
APIs, microservices, and domain logic. RESTful services, background workers, event-driven architectures, and integrations with enterprise systems.
Cloud layer
Azure
Microsoft Azure hosts everything we build. App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Azure OpenAI, and the broader Azure ecosystem.
What you'll do.
10 things that make up a typical week. Skim the numbers, dig into what catches your eye.
Build full-stack features across backend (.NET/C#, Azure), frontend (React, TypeScript), and mobile (React Native) using Cursor and Claude as your primary development tools
Write prompts, direct AI agents, and review AI-generated code to production standard, ensuring quality, security, and maintainability
Work with solutions architects, business analysts, clients, and QA engineers to understand requirements and deliver expertly crafted solutions
Own the technical delivery on your projects. You may be the only engineer on a project, or part of a small engineering team. Either way, code quality and technical decisions are yours.
Follow and contribute to our established patterns and accelerators. We are opinionated about how solutions are built, and we expect you to understand why
Context-switch across multiple client projects while keeping quality high on all of them
Work with support teams to maintain excellent service to our clients
Write clean, maintainable code that passes ISTQB-qualified QA review and meets ISO 27001 security standards
Contribute to the team's quarterly AI tooling evaluation, sharing what works and what doesn't
Study for relevant Microsoft certifications to deepen your expertise and support our Microsoft Solutions Partnership
Who you are.
Essential — you'll need to have
At least 5 years of professional experience building software with .NET using C#
Deep expertise in at least one layer of the stack (.NET/C#, React/TypeScript, or React Native) and genuine willingness to work across the others as projects require
Strong experience with React and TypeScript
Genuine enthusiasm for AI-accelerated development with hands-on experience using Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding tools in your daily workflow
Comfortable owning technical delivery end-to-end, whether as the only engineer on a project or as part of a small team. You will have architect support, but the day-to-day technical decisions are yours.
Able to follow established patterns and contribute improvements. We need people who understand the value of consistency in a codebase
Comfortable managing multiple projects and context-switching without dropping quality
Experience with SQL Server or similar relational databases
Experience working with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Great communication skills and a team-player attitude
Must be a UK taxpayer with the right to work in the United Kingdom
Based in the UK with the ability to work from our Bournemouth office on a hybrid basis, with occasional travel to client sites
Nice to have — bonus if you've got it
Experience working with Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, or similar)
Experience developing and operating microservice-based architectures
Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience building mobile apps with React Native
Understanding of automated testing practices
Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Apply now.
Before you apply: This is a permanent position for UK taxpayers with the right to work in the United Kingdom. We require a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Direct applications only. We do not work with external recruiters under any circumstances. We will not pay recruitment fees. If you apply through a recruiter or agency, we will not be able to proceed with your application. Please apply directly using the form below.
Life at Talk Think Do.
Career progression
The culture at Talk Think Do begins and ends with support. We care about our employees, our customers, and ensuring that everyone's needs are met to the highest degree possible. AI-accelerated delivery means career growth looks different here. Whatever your discipline, you will develop AI skills alongside your core expertise. During the hiring process, we'll discuss your current level and map out a progression path that reflects where your profession is heading.
Day 1 and beyond
We like to strike a balance between having you hit the ground running on projects while still easing you into the role. In your first week, you will be set up with Claude and our established patterns, processes, and tools. Regular one-to-ones and catch-ups in your first few months will give you the chance to share how things are going and get embedded in the team. You'll find that Talk Think Do has a welcoming, supportive culture where experienced professionals thrive.
Why work at Talk Think Do?
25+ days of paid holiday
We provide 25 days of paid time off and add an extra day for every year of service to a maximum of 30 days, excluding bank holidays.
Health insurance
Our health insurance plan covers you, your partner, and your children, giving you peace of mind and access to private healthcare.
Hybrid working
These are hybrid roles based from our Bournemouth office. We offer day-to-day flexibility around when and where you work, with regular time together as a team.
Easy commuting
Our office is in the centre of Bournemouth, with shops, cafes, bars, and the beach all within easy reach. We have a cycle to work scheme and secure bike storage.
Pension contributions
We know the importance of feeling valued by your employer and see that through with generous contributions to your pension.
Learning support
We support any learning opportunities that come your way: training courses, books, conferences, events, and certifications.
How to join us.
Introductory chat
Technical assessment
Offer and welcome
Frequently asked questions.
Who can apply for this role?
We accept direct applications only from individuals who are UK taxpayers with the right to work in the United Kingdom. We do not work with recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or outsource companies, and we do not pay recruitment fees. Applications submitted by or on behalf of agencies will not receive a response. All positions are permanent.
Why don't you work with recruiters?
These are key permanent roles that we fill internally. We invest heavily in finding the right people ourselves because culture fit and genuine enthusiasm for AI-accelerated working matter as much as experience. We appreciate this may be frustrating for agencies, but our position is firm: we do not engage external recruiters and we do not pay recruitment fees under any circumstances.
What level of experience do you require?
This role requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a relevant discipline. AI tools amplify expertise, they don't replace it. We need seasoned professionals who know what good looks like. These are not junior or graduate positions.
How does hybrid working work at Talk Think Do?
All roles are hybrid, based from our Bournemouth office. We offer day-to-day flexibility, but you will need to be able to commute to Bournemouth regularly. Some travel to client sites across the UK may also be required from time to time.
What does AI-accelerated delivery mean for my role?
Everyone at Talk Think Do uses Claude Team daily. BAs use it to research client domains, interrogate workshop transcripts, and draft requirements. Delivery managers use it to prepare for client calls, analyse meeting transcripts, build quick prototypes, and draft status reports. QA professionals use it to generate test cases, analyse coverage, and spot gaps. Engineers use it to write and review code via Cursor and Claude. All AI usage happens within our ISO 27001-certified security framework, so client data is always protected. The boundaries between traditional roles are blurring, and the result is more varied, interesting work. We evaluate new AI tooling quarterly and adopt what works. You must be genuinely enthusiastic about this way of working. Read more on our AI approach page.
What if I haven't had the chance to use AI extensively at work?
We appreciate this is new and not everyone has had the opportunity to fully embrace AI in their current role. That is fine. What matters is genuine enthusiasm and self-directed investment. If you are excited about AI and have spent your own time exploring it (using Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or other tools to learn, experiment, or build things), that tells us what we need to know. We are looking for people who are drawn to this technology, not people who need to be convinced. If you have been waiting for permission to start using AI, this probably is not the right fit.
Do you only hire engineers?
No. We hire across all disciplines: engineers, business analysts, QA professionals, delivery managers, and solutions architects. As our project portfolio grows, non-engineering roles are an increasingly large proportion of our hiring. Every role here uses AI daily and operates with the same progressive, flexible outlook.
What's the hiring process like?
Our process is straightforward: an introductory chat so we can get to know each other, followed by a face-to-face interview or technical assessment (depending on the role), and then an offer. We aim to move quickly and keep you informed at every stage.
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.
Apply now