Overview
Department: Product Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Reporting To: Software Engineering Manager
Job Description
Join our Platform Engineering team as a Software Engineer, where you’ll collaborate with Product 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 will 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
* 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
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