Overview

Staff Software Engineer at BEDE GAMING LIMITED. This role involves collaborating with software engineering teams to drive technical excellence and deliver high-impact solutions. You should be enthusiastic about technology, mentor others, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Employment Type: Permanent. This is a hybrid role that requires you to be in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne office two days a week.

What you'll be doing

• Stay hands-on with the codebase: conduct reviews, pair program, and contribute code when needed
• Mentor and support engineers in their growth and development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, well-engineered solutions
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Help foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

What we are looking for

• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of technical leadership
• Deep understanding of modern engineering practices, tools, and systems architecture
• Strong proficiency in C# and experience delivering robust applications using the language
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality software in complex environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for mentoring, teaching, and helping others grow
• A hands-on mindset—you enjoy getting deep into code, not just guiding from above

Bonus Points

• Being active in the local developer community
• Open-source contributions or technical writing

What we can offer you

Here at Bede, we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Our benefits are reviewed regularly and aim to support our people.

• A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a generous Christmas break
• Mobile phone or tablet provided, with the monthly contract covered by us
• Select Enhanced Bupa private healthcare — access from day 1
• Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
• Life Assurance of up to 4x salary to nominated persons
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Innovation time to develop skills and innovate
• Office amenities and regular local food options
• Access to Calm app for meditation and sleep
• Social events and a referral programme
• Bede swag and discretionary days off as a thank you

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Software Development