Luke Sloane-Bulger

Hello,

I’m Luke, a Full-Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience and a BSc Computer Science Graduate from Keele University.

Skilled in Golang, TypeScript/React/Node.js, C#, SQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, Riak) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Docker). Experienced in building high-throughput APIs and real-time systems, delivering secure, maintainable code within cross-functional teams. Passionate about creating reliable products that solve real-world problems at scale.

Outside of coding, I have a passion for strength training and sports.

Profile

Employment

bet365 | Software Developer - Accounts & Authentication Management

Oct 2023-Ongoing

Develop and maintain features on the company’s products and services — extend and build robust APIs for account registration, sign-in/out and account recovery using Golang, C#, TypeScript, React, SQL, Riak and Docker.

Designed and delivered a Prove Prefill feature, enabling frictionless account registration for US users.

Use AI tools (RooAI, Cody) to boost daily productivity.

Mentor and help junior developers to strengthen team performance.

RedEye | Software Engineer

Sep 2021-Oct 2023

Developed and maintained features on the company’s products and services to drive client success on the Marketing Platform using JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, React, PHP, Kafka, Docker, SQL and MongoDB.

Extended and built APIs, including a Custom Fonts API and a new Web Push Notifications System.

Created automation tools and Slack bots to streamline team workflows.

Mentor and help junior developers to strengthen team performance.

bet365 | Junior Software Developer - Member’s Back Office (MBO)

Sep 2021-Oct 2023

Developed and maintained features for internal applications and services using C#, VB.Net, and SQL.

Capula Ltd | Graduate Engineer - Nuclear Department

Jun 2018-Aug 2019

Contributed to secure systems for high-compliance clients in a small team using C# and SQL. Gained experience in VMware, system and network architecture.

KeeleSU - Web Developer (Part-Time)

Feb 2017-Jun 2018

Redesigned and maintained the Keele Student Union website with JavaScript and PHP.

Dimensions Leisure Centre/ Fenton Manor – Lifeguard & Gym Assistant

Jun 2015-Jun 2019

Education

Keele University – BSc Computer Science (2:1)

Jun 2015 – Jun 2018

Grade: 2:1

The scope of modules I studied whilst completing my degree:

  • Cybercrime
  • Programming, Programming II and Advanced Programming (Java)
  • Information Systems, Advanced Information Systems
  • Computational Intelligence, Computational Intelligence II
  • Machine Learning
  • Website Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
  • Software Engineering Project Management
  • System Lifecycles & Design
  • IT Architectures
  • Database Systems (SQL)
  • Communication & Networks
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computer Animation & Multimedia
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College – BTEC Level 3 in Computing (D*D*D*)

Nov 2013-Jun 2015

Grade: D*D*D*

The scope of modules I studied whilst completing my Diploma:

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming
  • Website Development, E-Commerce
  • Computer Games & Design, Developing Computer Games
  • Database Design, Data Analysis & Design
  • Controlling Systems Using IT
  • Project Management, Business Planning
  • System Analysis & Design
Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management (8600-11)

Jul 2023

Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management (8600-11)
Open Study College - Personal Fitness Trainer (Distinction)

Sep 2012-Dec 2012

Newcastle-Under-Lyme College – BTEC Level 3 in Public Services (DDM)

Nov 2011-Jun 2013

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Jun 2012-Aug 2019

Haywood Academy – 10 GCSEs (A in IT and B in Maths/English)

Sep 2006–July 2011

Work Projects

Side Projects