Overview

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 8.0.
• Ensure the best possible performance, reliability, and quality of DotWatcher.
• Collaborate on solution designs and related code.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle 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.
• Grow your skills and provide insights for improvement/optimisation.
• Communicate with the team to understand needs.

Experience

• Proven experience and knowledge of C#, .NET Core 8 and related stack with 3+ years.
• Understanding of dependency injection.
• Experience 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, stored procedures, 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 explain technical concepts to non-technical people.

Essential Skills

• Excellent attention to detail with a thorough approach to work.
• Strong organisation, time management and documentation habits.
• Proactive in approach and a strong advocate for continuous improvement.
• Understanding of wider business and system impact of work.
• Open to learning and sharing knowledge, and exploring new technologies.
• Ability to communicate with non-technical persons and simplify IT concepts without losing meaning.
• Ability to work within a team and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Balance autonomy with seeking support when tackling new tasks.

Additional requirements

• Interest, energy and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 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, including 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.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time

About DotWatcher

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.