Backend Developer, Followscores

Bet365; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bet365 is hiring a Backend Developer to build the engine behind the FollowScores app, delivering real-time updates for football fans. You will work on high availability, multi-client systems using Golang, Redis, and GCP, with REST APIs and WebSockets for iOS and Android delivery.

The role supports the company's hybrid work-from-home policy, enabling flexible collaboration while scaling the platform for more users. You will contribute to innovative features and a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering robust software solutions.
• High availability multi-client systems.
• Experience with service-based architectures.
• Experience with real-time data delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build the engine behind the FollowScores app and real-time updates.
• Develop scalable Golang microservices with in-house training.
• Deliver solutions that meet business requirements and high performance.
• Collaborate and integrate third-party systems into the architecture.

Skills

Golang

Redis

GCP

.NET

Tools

WebSockets

REST APIs

Microservices

Job description

Job Description

As a Backend Developer, you'll build the engine behind our FollowScores app, turning complex data into real-time updates for millions of football fans.

The FollowScores team 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, though expertise in similar or alternative technologies such as .NET are welcome.
• Experience delivering 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, multiuser and service-based systems.

Additional Information

• Developing scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
• Building modern Golang microservices with provided in-house training.
• Delivering solutions that meet specific business requirements.
• Fostering a culture of technical expertise and collaboration.
• Integrating third-party systems into the existing architecture.

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