Senior Software Engineer

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is unique – on and off the track. We don’t follow the status quo and we’ve made a name for ourselves as the team who does things differently. You might’ve seen us on Netflix or know that we’re the only American-owned team on the Formula 1 grid, but we’re also more than that.

We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each staffed by passionate, loyal and hardworking advocates. At Haas, you’ll be involved in many different areas of the team, an assortment of projects and plenty of hands-on experience while collaborating with some of the best minds in the world.

Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!
 

General Summary:

This position reports to the Head of Software Engineering or their designee and is based in Banbury in the UK. Responsible for the continuous delivery of in-house software, in accordance with the department’s development plan.  Working within the wider Performance Group to prioritise requirements, propose iterations and to ensure the agile delivery of high-quality software for use across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Use a range of .Net technologies to develop and deliver modern database, service layer and client application solutions in support of the Performance Group.
• Provide code reviews and coaching to other members of the software team.
• Prioritise requirements with the Head of Software Engineering.
• Work with other software engineers to ensure delivery of projects according to those specifications, reporting regularly on any challenges or potential delays.
• Mentoring and contributing to the development of engineers within the Software Group.
• Understand and integrate with third party vendors as required.
• Maintain a long-term vision and propose an evolving software architecture to support its’ progress.
• Ensure clarity and simplicity of code for robustness and future maintainability.
• Work with IT to improve version control, continuous integration and testing.
• Improve our DevOps environment to increase our delivery rate of high-quality products.
• Keep abreast of new techniques, propose and learn new languages and tools as required.
• Respond to user support requests in a timely manner according to priority.
• Provide race support on a rotation basis.
• Adhere to all engineering and wider business processes.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Assume any responsibilities and duties delegated by the Head of Software Engineering or their designee.

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or in another STEM field with substantial experience in software development.
• Experience developing complex data management and database storage solutions.
• Prior experience in high level motorsport (e.g., Formula One, Formula E, or WEC), time series databases, Azure DevOps, Git and McLaren Applied software solutions would be beneficial but not essential.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong technical background in modern software engineering techniques.
• Work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time sensitive situations, whilst prioritising and managing the workload efficiently
• Work well in a team environment with personnel at all levels.

Equipment and Applications:

• Developing full stack solutions from database, to service, to end user application.
• Experience using .Net technologies and associated languages, developing large scale applications with complex data management and database storage solutions utilising microservices.
• Required: C#, .NET, WPF and SQL.
• Knowledge of JavaScript, SQL, Python, Blazor would be advantageous.

Work Environment Physical Demands:

An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require occasional domestic and international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.

This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.

This job description may not detail some less major duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.

At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, we consider our employees our greatest asset. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow. We value diversity and encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to who we are as a company and a collective of colleagues. Our commitment to these ethics is steadfast and this promise travels with us wherever we are in the world.

We look after our team with multiple rewards packages, competitive bonuses and year-round health and wellbeing programs, providing you with the tools to motivate and perform at your best. 

If you’re passionate about competition, technology and teamwork, then working at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team could be the perfect fit for you. Motorsport is a dynamic and exciting industry that offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed. Working at MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is a highly rewarding experience, as you become a crucial member of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Join our team and make your passion your profession.

Notice

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.  Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority  National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-industry/Security/Vetting/National-security-vetting/

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.