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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.

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Full Stack Web Developer

DotWatcher is looking for a highly motivated  Full stack developer .net core 6.0/8.0 C#, SQL, Restful API, WebApp to join its remote team. This position reports to the Technical Lead and Managing Editor. 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.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop and maintain software applications and UI using C#, .net core 6/8.

- 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 6/8 of 3-5 years.

- Understanding of dependency injection

- Experienced with Microsoft .NET technology stack: C# / .NET, .NET Core, ASP.Net, Web APIs.

- Experience with code management tools like Git.

- JavaScript, jQuery, SCSS/CSS, HTML.

- Understanding of SQL language, stored procedure

- 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 

- 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: Remote with occasional time required in London Job type: Full time Remuneration: Depending on experience Contact: Kitty – team@dotwatcher.cc

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