A Staff Software Engineer, who will assist in building our new Sports Trading Platform.
You will join our dynamic engineering team and serve as a critical bridge between our engineering team and the architecture function, ensuring the successful delivery of high-volume, real-time data systems.
You will play a key role in enhancing the technical capabilities and standards of the team, while demonstrating tangible improvements through your leadership.
Effective communication and collaboration with the architecture team, engineering team, and product management will be essential to ensure that the team's output aligns with the architectural vision and the strategic objectives of the organization.
You will conduct thorough technical analysis to identify challenges and opportunities, delivering innovative technical solutions that meet the needs of the Business. Additionally, you will ensure the quality and successful delivery of these technical solutions by the engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company's hybrid working from home policy.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $185,000 annually.
bet365 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Preferred skills and experience
Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and high-volume real-time data processing.
Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex technical solutions in a collaborative environment.
Familiarity with technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, Kafka, and React is highly desirable.
Strong commitment to technical curiosity and continuous learning, with a passion for exploring new technologies and methodologies.
Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, balancing technical excellence with practical implementation considerations.
Proactive driver of engineering principles and best practices, fostering a culture of quality and innovation within the team.
Familiarity with AI technologies and a champion for their adoption to enhance team capabilities and system performance.
Proven experience in designing and implementing high-performance, resilient distributed systems.
Main Responsibilities
Collaborating closely with the architecture team, engineering team and product management to translate architectural vision into appropriately detailed technical specifications.
Leading the development of technical specifications and documentation, using appropriate mediums such as diagrams, written documents, and Proofs of Concept (POC) to communicate complex ideas effectively.
Providing support to all team members, helping team leadership and management identify gaps and opportunities to grow individuals.
Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback, to ensure high-quality code and adherence to architectural guidelines.
Identifying and removing technical roadblocks, while facilitating smooth delivery of key technical items and features.
Championing the adoption of AI and other innovative technologies within the team, leveraging them to enhance productivity and system performance.
Coordinating technical discussions and workshops to align the team on architectural decisions and implementation strategies.
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of technical deliverables, ensuring transparency and accountability within the team.
Representing the engineering team in architectural discussions, ensuring that the needs and obligations of the team are understood and addressed.
Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, sharing insights and recommendations with the team to drive continuous improvement.
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At bet365, we are one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionizing the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,00 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.
Innovation thrives at bet365. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. With endless opportunities for growth and collaboration, team members have the chance to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation- together, we’re redefining what’s possible!
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Our employees have worked hard to achieve our industry status and we encourage them to continue to grow with us. We offer career paths in Technology, Trading, Operations and Media and focus on providing staff with the tools, skills and support they need to succeed. Together we can continue to improve our products and services.
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