bet365

Online Gambling

SeniorSoftwareDeveloper,DeveloperPlatform

Manchester, United Kingdom FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Software Developer, Developer Platform at bet365. Skills: Golang, Python, Typescript, React. Build core infrastructure. Maintain core infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Empower development teams; Deliver high-quality software efficiently; Deliver high-quality software reliably; Enhance internal development processes; Achieve market-leading position; Handle billions of HTTP requests daily; Process millions of bets per hour; Make a real impact

Industry & Context.

Online Gambling
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Navigate technically challenging environments; Effective solutions to complex challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Work within a Linux-centric environment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience of developing low latency, highly available, and scalable solutions, Experience working with high volumes of transactions, Previous experience in a senior position, Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, such as Golang, Python and Typescript, Knowledge of network and security technologies, Foundational networking principles such as TCP/IP, routing and switching, and firewall configurations, Familiarity with content delivery technologies and principles, including load balancing, caching, and cloud-based services, Excellent communication and teamwork skills, Experience in change and version control systems, Experience working within a Linux-centric environment

Nice to Have

Mentoring junior team members, Familiarity with relevant IaC tools, Familiarity with cloud-based services

What You'll Do.

Build core infrastructure

Maintain core infrastructure

Build developer tools

Maintain developer tools

Deliver high-quality software

Deliver reliable software

Streamline internal processes

Enhance internal processes

Automate development processes

Provide development visibility

Build full-stack systems

Mentor junior developers

Develop junior developers

Level up applications

Build automation solutions

Nurture automation solutions

Level up automation solutions

Deliver maintainable code

Identify process improvements

Identify technology improvements

Create innovative solutions

Create effective solutions

Oversee automation lifecycle

Support automation deployment

Support automation operations

Maintain coding standards

Uphold coding standards

Develop platform capabilities

Maintain platform capabilities

Support self-service capabilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with product teams; Collaborate with development teams; Support junior team members

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Oversee automation projects

Full Job Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising 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 700,000 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. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide. As a Senior Software Developer, you will build and maintain the core infrastructure and tools that empower our development teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and reliably. The developer platform team forms part of the wider Platform Engineering department and is responsible for delivering solutions designed to streamline and enhance internal development processes through automation, tooling, and visibility. Our platform developers build high-profile, impactful, and full-stack systems adopted across the wider Business. You will be working primarily with Golang, Python, Typescript and React, in addition to delivering applications across both on-premise and cloud platforms. You will lead deliveries and focus on the mentoring and development of Junior Software Developers in the team. Working at the cutting edge of technology, we provide extensive training opportunities to further your professional development. You will be introduced to tools beyond Go and React to suppor

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