Software Engineer

10 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Join the Product Engineering team as a Software Engineer, collaborating with Platform Engineering and Implementation Engineering to build and support a world-class platform. The role involves working with MS .NET C#, Node.js, TypeScript, Angular, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes. The platform handles 200,000 transactions per minute, serving over a million active players. The position requires a commitment to security standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 certifications, as well as exposure to high-availability systems using Azure SQL and MongoDB. The role is hybrid, requiring presence in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne office two days a week. Responsibilities include designing and implementing solutions, providing support, participating in team meetings, sharing knowledge, staying updated with industry trends, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with product managers.

Must have:

Solid grasp of the technology stack, including mandatory experience with C#.
Passionate about building scalable, efficient, and highly available systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Perks:

25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a typically very generous Christmas break
Mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us
‘Select Enhanced’ Bupa private healthcare - access from day 1 which covers all pre-existing conditions
Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
Life Assurance which pays out x4 of your salary to a nominated person(s)
Employee Assistance Programme - Beders have access to support and practical advice on a variety of issues that might impact their life (provided by Bupa)
Innovation time - Engineers have regular opportunities to spend time developing skills and innovating.
Free snacks and refreshments in the office every day as well as regular food van visits from the best places in Newcastle
Access to Calm - the #1 app for meditation and sleep
Bede Bucks - a one-stop-shop exclusively available to Bede colleagues to enjoy unbeatable discounts and a well-being center.
Lots of social events - inside and outside of the working day
Referral Programme - help us grow our team with talented individuals and be rewarded with a referral payment of 3,000 pounds (pre-tax)
Bede swag - from Zoodies to t-shirts and even our much loved Bede socks!
Bede Holidays - extra discretionary days off through the year as an extra special thank you

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Job Details

Software Engineer

Department: Product Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reporting To: Software Engineering Manager

Description

Join our Product Engineering team as a Software Engineer, where you’ll collaborate with Platform Engineering and Implementation Engineering to build and support a world-class platform. As a Software Engineer, you will have:

The chance to work on a sophisticated core platform built with MS .NET C# and hosted on MS Azure, keeping you at the forefront of technology.
Opportunities to dive into modern API development with Node.js and TypeScript, and build dynamic web experiences using Angular.
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and Kubernetes for scaling and managing application lifecycles.
The challenge of working on a platform handling 200,000 transactions per minute, serving over a million active players each month.
A commitment to the highest security standards, with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 certifications.
Exposure to high-availability systems using Azure SQL and MongoDB.

This is a hybrid role that requires you to be in our Newcastle-upon-Tyne office two days a week. Please apply only if you’re comfortable with this arrangement.

What you'll be doing

Designing and implementing innovative solutions to meet project requirements
Providing proactive support for team-owned components, identifying and addressing potential technical or processing issues before they arise
Escalating challenges to the team and suggesting effective solutions to mitigate or resolve problems
Actively participating in scrums and team meetings, contributing ideas and opinions on various topics
Sharing knowledge and expertise with team members and collaborating with individuals both within and outside the team to provide support and guidance
Staying up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and advancements to bring innovative ideas and solutions to the team
Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and encourage learning
Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to refine requirements and provide technical insights

What we are looking for

A software engineering enthusiast with a solid grasp of our technology stack, including mandatory experience with C#.
Passionate about building scalable, efficient, and highly available systems.
A team player who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Eager to contribute to a mission of delivering high-quality software solutions while staying ahead of the curve.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills, both technical and non-technical, to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.

What We Can Offer You

Here at Bede, we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary as you would expect from a forward-thinking and people-centric organisation. What sets us apart is our desire to look after our people in the best way we can and to ensure we are offering the best to our colleagues by asking for feedback, so you’ll be pleased to know our benefits package is always being reviewed.

A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working
25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a typically very generous Christmas break
The use of a mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us
‘Select Enhanced’ Bupa private healthcare - access from day 1 which covers all pre-existing conditions
Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
Life Assurance which pays out x4 of your salary to a nominated person(s)
Employee Assistance Programme - Beders have access to support and practical advice on a variety of issues that might impact their life (provided by Bupa)
Innovation time - Engineers have regular opportunities to spend time developing skills and innovating.
A great office life! Free snacks and refreshments in the office every day as well as regular food van visits from the best places in Newcastle
Access to Calm - the #1 app for meditation and sleep
Bede Bucks - a one-stop-shop exclusively available to Bede colleagues to enjoy unbeatable discounts and a well-being center.
Lots of social events - inside and outside of the working day
Referral Programme - help us grow our team with talented individuals and be rewarded with a referral payment of £3,000 (pre-tax)
Bede swag - from Zoodies to t-shirts and even our much loved Bede socks!
Bede Holidays - extra discretionary days off through the year as an extra special thank you