Backend Developer, Followscores

bet365; Burslem; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365 is hiring a Backend Developer to join our high-availability platform. You will build scalable microservices, implement real-time data delivery, and collaborate with frontend teams to power our sports betting applications.

You'll work with Golang, Redis, and GCP in a hybrid work-from-home setup, contributing to robust systems used by millions of customers worldwide. The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and clean architecture, with opportunities for growth and in-house

Qualifications

• Proficient in backend development with Go.
• Experience delivering robust software for high-availability systems.
• Knowledge of building multi-user, service-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services using Golang and microservices.
• Deliver real-time data updates to large-scale applications.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to power betting platforms.

Skills

Golang

Redis

GCP

.NET

Job description

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 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages.

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 growth opportunities, 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 global worldwide.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

As a Backend Developer,you’llbuild the engine behind ourFollowScoresapp, turning complex data intoreal-time updates formillions of football fans.

TheFollowScoresteam builds the technology behind our popular football scores app. We are scaling the platform to reach more users and launching fresh, innovative features to keep fans at the heart of the action.

The backend team manages the systems delivering data to iOS and Android apps via web sockets and REST APIs. This involves working with Golang, Redis, and GCP to ensure high-performance delivery.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid work from home policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Golang, Redis and GCP, thoughexpertisein similar or alternative technologies such as .NET are welcome.
• Experiencedelivering robust software solutions that adhere to industry best practice.
• Proven record of accomplishment in high availability multi-client compatible development.
• Experience of working with high availability,multiuserand service-basedsystems.

Additional Information

• Developingscalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
• Buildingmodern Golang microservices with provided in-house training.
• Deliveringsolutions that meet specific business requirements.
• Fosteringa culture of technicalexpertiseand collaboration.
• Integratingthird-party systems into the existing architecture.

At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.