Junior Web Developer

Please send an up-to-date CV and short cover letter (500 words max.) and some links/visuals of your work if possible

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