Software Engineers

Buzz Bingo; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job description

Software Engineer

Location: Nottinghamshire / Hybrid

Salary: GBP49,425.00 per Annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about technology and how it can be used to support our business? Do you enjoy working on new ideas and leading the way when implementing them? If so then we at Buzz are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Your role as a Software Engineer at Buzz will empower you to be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our software stack.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our customers' requirements and expectations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Server-Side Development: Design and build robust APIs and services to support front-end functionality and enhance user experience.
• Database Management: Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Integration: Collaborate with frontend designers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance issues to ensure applications run smoothly and efficiently.
• Security: Implement best practices for data protection, security, and privacy across applications.
• Testing: Write unit and integration tests to ensure the quality and reliability of code.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, architecture, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time.
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of APIs, services, and development processes for internal use and future reference.
• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance our data engineering practices.

Technical Skills Required:

• C# (.Net Framework 4.5, .Net Core, .Net 6 or above)
• RESTful Web APIs
• Azure
• Visual Studio

Desirable:

• SQL
• Working with Blazor patterns
• Azure DevOps
• PowerShell
• Python

Qualifications and Experience Essential:

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Proficient using Microsoft Visual Studio IDE.
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages (e.g., C#, ASP.NET, Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java, PHP).
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORM frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Mindful of security throughout code and configuration, ensuring that delivered implementation features security by design.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and deployment strategies.
• Experience using front-end technologies to deliver customer-facing UI solutions (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Blazor).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiar with data governance and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Motivated and enthusiastic individual with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Hold a full clean driving license and have use of your own car, as travel between group sites will be required.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with feature and defect-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in retail/hospitality and gaming/gambling sectors is a plus.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Familiarity working in a hybrid environment including on-premise and Azure integrated solutions.

Hit the Jackpot with Our Benefits

In return for everything you bring, we offer an exciting role in a dynamic business and a great rewards package. We’ll help you build your skills and career as you work with us in a business that never stands still. That means you’ll have access to:

• a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more
• Thrive App for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS
• My Eva an online financial expert to help with any money-related matters
• Apprenticeships
• Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses
• In-house Training Fire safety, Food safety 1 & 2, COSHH and more
• Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing
• Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Buy additional annual leave

If you are passionate about software development and eager to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our technology!