DotWatcher is the home of ultra-distance, self-supported bike racing. Grown from a desire to share the ultra-cycling world, DotWatcher covers stories and insights from bikepacking races around the globe. Working with experts, we provide high-quality race commentary, visuals and advice to the burgeoning bikepacking race community. DotWatcher is run by a team of keen ultra-cyclists and adventure racers, riding and exploring throughout the seasons.
DotWatcher is looking for a highly motivated Junior Full stack developer .net core 8.0 C#, SQL, Restful API, WebApp to join the London team. This position reports to the Technical Lead. The role requires an experienced candidate with the skills and desire to develop themselves as a key part of the digital team in this fast-paced, digitally native sports content site. An outstanding ability to multitask, be flexible in approach and the capacity to take on a range of responsibilities are key.
You will be working on an entry system for ultra racing.
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop and maintain software applications and UI using C#, .net core 8.
* Ensure the best possible performance, reliability, and quality of DotWatcher.
* Collaborate on solutions designs and related code.
* Participate in the software development life cycle from planning to deployment.
* Write clean, maintainable code.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
* Implement and maintain security measures.
* Develop new functionalities.
* Implement good UI/UX based on needs.
* Growing your skills and provide your insight of improvement/optimisation.
* Communicate with the team to understand the needs.
Experience:
* Proven experience and knowledge C#, .net core of 3+ years.
* Understanding of dependency injection
* Experienced with Microsoft .NET technology stack: C# / .NET, .NET Core 8, ASP.Net, Web APIs.
* Experience with code management tools like Git.
* JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, SCSS/CSS, HTML.
* Understanding of SQL language, stored procedure, Entity Framework
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern authorisation mechanisms such as JSON Web Token.
* Security understanding.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Motivated, willing to learn/improve/optimise code and perseverant.
* Good communication skills and ability to speak of technical concept/solution to a non-technical person.
Essential Skills:
* Excellent attention to detail with a thorough approach to your work.
* Strong organisation, time management and documentation habits.
* Proactive in approach and a strong advocate for continuous improvement.
* A desire to understand the wider context and impact of your work on the business and its systems.
* Open to both learning and sharing knowledge and exploring new technologies.
* Comfortable in communicating with non-technical persons and used to simplifying IT language without losing meaning.
* Ability to work within a team and translate requirements into technical solutions.
* Strike a balance between working with autonomy vs. seeking support when tackling new tasks.
Additional requirements:
* Interest, energy and flexibility to work in the fast-paced environment of a growing business.
* Keen interest in ultra-racing or endurance sports is a bonus.
* Candidate must be authorised to work in the UK.
What We Offer:
* Flexibility to work around your racing schedule
* Access to race and event organisers including discounted race entry
* Generous industry discounts through our sponsor brands and friends of DotWatcher
* Flexible Wednesday mornings for bike riding or other sports and wellness activities
* Remote working up to 2 days. Can increase based on the person.
* Working with experienced developers to hone in skills
* Opportunities to work with the content team on race commentary and features if desired
DotWatcher is committed to operating in a fair and socially responsible manner, this includes our stance on ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion, both in cycling and in the workplace.
Based in: London
Job type: Full time
Remuneration: Depending on experience
Contact: Mathieu –
Please send an up-to-date CV and short cover letter (500 words max.) and some links/visuals of your work if possible