Job Description
Job description
Role: .NET Software Engineer
Location: London/Newcastle – Hybrid Office & Home
Who Are We?
mkodo builds world class apps, middleware and digital products in the global lottery, betting, and gaming space.
We have an open, supportive, dynamic culture where talented people are trusted to contribute to the team and company by carrying out their roles in a professional, collaborative, and skilled manner. We value the expertise of our team members and offer opportunities for personal development and career progression within the company.
Acquired in February 2020, by Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL), a major supplier to the global lottery industries, brought mkodo strong financial security, access to resources and clients at a global level.
About the role:
The .NET Software Engineer role is a key contributor on a collaborative Engineering team delivering award winning apps and services. A skilled engineer who can take well-defined tasks and complete them in a way that is considered by the team to be high-quality. They may require some senior input on more complex tasks but can own and work independently on small to medium features.
The .NET Software Engineer learns quickly from their mistakes and consistently follows the defined standards and best practices. They are empowered to challenge those practices and standards and shape them for the future. The .NET Software Engineer will be focused on learning areas of technology as their expertise and becoming capable of mentoring new engineers in these areas. They will participate in the technical design process, with guidance from senior engineers where necessary.
The .NET Software Engineer can prioritise defined work and progress it to completion without becoming distracted, communicating concise updates to the team and managers. They understand how their work fits into the larger work for the team and know how to ask for clarification if requirements are unclear. .NET Software Engineers seek out the ‘why’ of the features they deliver and understand the impact their work will have for the client and the user.
This is an important role for the company to ensure that we provide outstanding products to the thousands of customers who use our Apps.
Main responsibilities are:
• Building and maintaining mobile apps using .NET iOS, .NET Android, Clean Code and Clean Architecture
• Maintaining a CI setup with Jenkins validating commits and running automated code quality checks through SonarQube.
• Delivering software features, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary.
• Participates in technical refinement and design sessions.
• Contributes to the wider team via Code Reviews and Pair Programming.
• Writing quality code in alignment with the team’s documented standards and principles.
• Contributing to estimates and delivering software on time.
• Creating and maintaining documentation.
• Updating on progress and communicating with non-technical stakeholders.
• Debugging and solving technical problems.
• Engaging in the team’s Agile ceremonies.
• Raising retrospective actions and taking responsibility for resolving them.
• Proactively identify and clean up technical debt before it turns into a long-term problem.
• Ensure contributions to the team follow auditable regulatory compliance measures, such as ISO27001 and PCI Compliance.
• An understanding of the architecture and area of work.
• Coaching and mentoring Juniors and assisting in inducting new team members.
• Sometimes presents at Brown Bag Lunches and Team Meetings.
• Support mkodo in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of its ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Adhere to all relevant mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, procedures and requirements at all times.
• Complete any reasonable tasks relating to the mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Key Skills & Attributes:
• Experience in modern .NET development, mobile app development experience using .NET (Xamarin, .NET iOS, .NET Android or Maui) is highly desirable but can be upskilled.
• Experience building adaptive UIs is required, ideally for mobile devices but can be upskilled.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Self-motivated, capable of independent contributions.
• Develops to standards and best practices on a team.
• Prioritises tasks using knowledge of the business, clients, and end users.
• Clear communication skills via a multitude of mediums to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Can lead and influence technical team members with positivity, passion, and enthusiasm for technology.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, for example Object Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, TDD, YAGNI, KISS, etc.
• An awareness of industry best practice.
• Mindset includes continuous improvement, automation first and documenting as you go.
• Active learner, both within your technical and professional area of expertise, & taking control of your own career development.
• Confident independent developer with a good appreciation and feedback ethos who can contribute to a high performing team and internal community.
• Resilient, calm, and methodical and able to multi-task, prioritise and make decisions.
• First-hand knowledge of software development techniques and methodologies throughout the SDLC.
• Suggests improvements to existing Engineering processes and code bases.
• Demonstrable first-hand experience as Software Engineer or similar role
• Experience with agile management tools such as Redmine and Jira etc.
We encourage growth and progression because we value our colleagues and know that we best succeed when achieving and developing together.
Benefits:
mkodo is a great place to work, with excellent benefits comprising:
Hybrid/Flexible Working
Quarterly team events
Birthday Holiday
Christmas Day-Off
Generous Holiday Allowance
Tech Loan Scheme
Performance bonus & profit share scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Travel Loan scheme
Supplies of fresh fruits, cereals, biscuits, nibbles, etc. in the offices
Relevant training and training budget.
Digital Nomad Policy
Generous refer a friend scheme
Please note that visa sponsorship is not provided. The candidates must have the right to work in the country they apply. Please submit your resume in English language. All applications will be handled with confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Role: .NET Software Engineer
Location: London/Newcastle – Hybrid Office & Home
Who Are We?
mkodo builds world class apps, middleware and digital products in the global lottery, betting, and gaming space.
We have an open, supportive, dynamic culture where talented people are trusted to contribute to the team and company by carrying out their roles in a professional, collaborative, and skilled manner. We value the expertise of our team members and offer opportunities for personal development and career progression within the company.
Acquired in February 2020, by Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL), a major supplier to the global lottery industries, brought mkodo strong financial security, access to resources and clients at a global level.
About the role:
The .NET Software Engineer role is a key contributor on a collaborative Engineering team delivering award winning apps and services. A skilled engineer who can take well-defined tasks and complete them in a way that is considered by the team to be high-quality. They may require some senior input on more complex tasks but can own and work independently on small to medium features.
The .NET Software Engineer learns quickly from their mistakes and consistently follows the defined standards and best practices. They are empowered to challenge those practices and standards and shape them for the future. The .NET Software Engineer will be focused on learning areas of technology as their expertise and becoming capable of mentoring new engineers in these areas. They will participate in the technical design process, with guidance from senior engineers where necessary.
The .NET Software Engineer can prioritise defined work and progress it to completion without becoming distracted, communicating concise updates to the team and managers. They understand how their work fits into the larger work for the team and know how to ask for clarification if requirements are unclear. .NET Software Engineers seek out the ‘why’ of the features they deliver and understand the impact their work will have for the client and the user.
This is an important role for the company to ensure that we provide outstanding products to the thousands of customers who use our Apps.
Main responsibilities are:
• Building and maintaining mobile apps using .NET iOS, .NET Android, Clean Code and Clean Architecture
• Maintaining a CI setup with Jenkins validating commits and running automated code quality checks through SonarQube.
• Delivering software features, grabbing others for help or insight as necessary.
• Participates in technical refinement and design sessions.
• Contributes to the wider team via Code Reviews and Pair Programming.
• Writing quality code in alignment with the team’s documented standards and principles.
• Contributing to estimates and delivering software on time.
• Creating and maintaining documentation.
• Updating on progress and communicating with non-technical stakeholders.
• Debugging and solving technical problems.
• Engaging in the team’s Agile ceremonies.
• Raising retrospective actions and taking responsibility for resolving them.
• Proactively identify and clean up technical debt before it turns into a long-term problem.
• Ensure contributions to the team follow auditable regulatory compliance measures, such as ISO27001 and PCI Compliance.
• An understanding of the architecture and area of work.
• Coaching and mentoring Juniors and assisting in inducting new team members.
• Sometimes presents at Brown Bag Lunches and Team Meetings.
• Support mkodo in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of its ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Adhere to all relevant mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, procedures and requirements at all times.
• Complete any reasonable tasks relating to the mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Key Skills & Attributes:
• Experience in modern .NET development, mobile app development experience using .NET (Xamarin, .NET iOS, .NET Android or Maui) is highly desirable but can be upskilled.
• Experience building adaptive UIs is required, ideally for mobile devices but can be upskilled.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Self-motivated, capable of independent contributions.
• Develops to standards and best practices on a team.
• Prioritises tasks using knowledge of the business, clients, and end users.
• Clear communication skills via a multitude of mediums to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Can lead and influence technical team members with positivity, passion, and enthusiasm for technology.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, for example Object Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, TDD, YAGNI, KISS, etc.
• An awareness of industry best practice.
• Mindset includes continuous improvement, automation first and documenting as you go.
• Active learner, both within your technical and professional area of expertise, & taking control of your own career development.
• Confident independent developer with a good appreciation and feedback ethos who can contribute to a high performing team and internal community.
• Resilient, calm, and methodical and able to multi-task, prioritise and make decisions.
• First-hand knowledge of software development techniques and methodologies throughout the SDLC.
• Suggests improvements to existing Engineering processes and code bases.
• Demonstrable first-hand experience as Software Engineer or similar role
• Experience with agile management tools such as Redmine and Jira etc.
We encourage growth and progression because we value our colleagues and know that we best succeed when achieving and developing together.
Benefits:
mkodo is a great place to work, with excellent benefits comprising:
Hybrid/Flexible Working
Quarterly team events
Birthday Holiday
Christmas Day-Off
Generous Holiday Allowance
Tech Loan Scheme
Performance bonus & profit share scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Travel Loan scheme
Supplies of fresh fruits, cereals, biscuits, nibbles, etc. in the offices
Relevant training and training budget.
Digital Nomad Policy
Generous refer a friend scheme
Please note that visa sponsorship is not provided. The candidates must have the right to work in the country they apply. Please submit your resume in English language. All applications will be handled with confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The NET Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Newcastle upon Tyne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
