About Us
Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.
We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.
Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.
Job Purpose
Responsible for implementing sections of functionality or making updates to existing features, ensuring that they are delivered on time with the correct approach, and to the standards defined by the development leads.
Our tech stack includes some of the latest design patterns and tools as well as established tech that needs additional features building on. For example, SQL, NoSQL, caching services, messaging services, C# Windows Services, WebAPI, WCF, WPF, Winforms - all used to build a groundbreaking platform that has integration to internal and external services.
Job Duties
1. Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C# and other technologies
2. Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code that meets the requirements of the project
3. Debug and resolve software issues, including fixing bugs and optimizing performance
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Designers, Testers, and Project Managers, to deliver high-quality software
5. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
6. Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies
7. Stay up-to-date with new technologies and programming languages, and apply this knowledge to improve software development processes
8. Document software design, code, and test procedures
9. Participate in the estimation of software development projects
10. Participate in customer and end-user interactions to gather requirements and provide support
11. Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals and help systems
12. Mentor Junior Developers and assist with their professional development.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
13. Existing .NET with C# development experience working on commercial systems
14. Awareness of design patterns and principles and be hungry to learn!
15. A good grounding in C# OOP programming
16. Keen attention to detail is a must for thorough testing of your work
17. Demonstrable experience of building Web Services, WebAPI and WCF
18. Database experience, schema design and SQL with MySQL
19. Experience with N-Tier architecture/SOA
20. Knowledge of relevant design patterns
21. Excellent understanding of OOP concepts
22. Expertise in performance optimisation
23. Experience of Unit and functional testing is important, not necessarily strict TDD
24. Source Control, must be confident using Git for all roles
25. Experience working in an Agile or Kanban environment
26. An excellent communicator, both verbal and written
27. Hard working and willing to go above and beyond learning new skills
28. Love working as part of a team and collaborating with others
29. An interest in troubleshooting and problem-solving
30. Participate in releases, and/or out-of-hours on-call availability as needed
Desirable
31. Knowledge of software and application design and architecture
32. A degree in Computer Science
33. AWS, Azure or GCP certification
34. Any history working with WinForms/WPF is extremely useful
35. NoSQL experience also beneficial
What is in it for me?
36. £35,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
37. Flexi-time (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)
Be Rewarded:
38. Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
39. Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution, helping you prepare for the future.
40. Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.
41. Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our 'Refer a Friend' programme – we're always looking for exceptional individuals like you!
42. Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit, though we hope you'll never need it.
43. Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of high-street and online retailers, saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.
Get Recognised:
44. Celebrate Longevity: Join our long-service recognition programme, honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.
45. Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements, earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.
46. Life's Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby, adoptions, and weddings, along with an extra day off for your wedding day.
Feel Valued:
47. Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.
48. Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support, including face-to-face counselling and self-help resources.
49. Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package, offering real-time earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.
50. Savings Made Easy: Set up salary-based savings and earn a 5% boost through our savings scheme.
51. Personalised Financial Guidance: Access one-on-one support from an independent Financial Coach.
52. Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme, covering childcare, family matters, relationships, addiction, legal issues, financial concerns and more.
53. Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical, mental, nutritional, and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.
54. Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.