Software Engineer

Department: Product Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reporting To: Software Engineering Manager

Description

• 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.

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

• 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