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Bethany Ashcroft

@bethanyashcroft

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Software developer focused on progression, using C#, SQL, and continuous learning on React, Typescript, using AIs.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a software development role where I can keep learning, work in an Agile/Scrum team, and build reliable C#/.NET-style solutions using SQL, APIs, and solid testing practices. I'm also actively learning React and TypeScript, and I embrace AI tools like Claude to accelerate my development and problem-solving.

I was a Software Developer at Jisc/HESA, specialising in tracking graduate progression from university to career. I built and completed projects using C# and SQL, and I worked with Azure DevOps while delivering in an Agile, Scrum environment. I’m also hands-on with web technologies and testing, using APIs and xUnit to keep my work reliable.

My journey started with structured training through a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship and earlier coding-focused bootcamps, where I built a strong foundation in software basics and the agile way of working. I enjoy continuous learning and growth, pair and solo programming, and contributing in multi-domain squads to complete tasks end-to-end.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Developer

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Jisc

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Developed bespoke Composite Doors solutions at Jisc using C# and SQL, contributing to an Agile/Scrum delivery workflow. Managed work in Azure DevOps/Git and supported quality through xUnit testing.

C SQL Azure DevOps Git xUnit APIs Agile Scrum JavaScript TypeScript

Store Assistant

Warren James

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Created a daily check email to monitor ongoing items and flag issues for follow-up.

Process Checking Data Verification Attention To Detail

Crew Member

McDonald's

Aug 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Notified when graduates requested removal of their McDonald's details, and created an audit record table to log user file downloads from a portal.

Audit Logs

Volunteer

Wigan Life Museum

Aug 2016 - Nov 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Ensured contact details were not stored beyond required data protection timeframes to maintain compliance.

Data Protection Timeframe Enforcement & Compliance Record Sensitivity

Admin Assistant

Beacon Comms

Dec 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Worked with other software developers in an Agile multi-domain squad, completing tasks solo and via pair programming.

Agile Scrum Pair Programming Task Completion Team Collaboration Multi Domain Squad

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northcoders (Heroworx)

Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship, Software Development

2021 -

Activities and societies: Training included an overview of the tech industry, agile delivery practices, and foundational coding skills.

Completed a Level 4 software developer apprenticeship via Northcoders/Heroworx, covering software and coding fundamentals, plus agile ways of working. Gained exposure to C#, Python, HTML, and CSS, and then supported work with HESA and Jisc.