Principal Engineer (Frontend)

Sharp Gaming; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented tech professionals to help shape the future of betting and gaming. This role involves guiding the implementation of features on a groundbreaking platform, utilizing modern technologies like React and Node.js. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software and mentor junior developers. With a focus on innovation and performance optimization, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork, and be part of an exciting journey in the gaming industry!

Benefits

Flexi-time

Monthly pension contribution

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Refer a Friend programme

Death in service benefit

Discounts and cashback offers

Long-service recognition programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Financial wellbeing package

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with low latency, high-scale web technologies.
• Strong grasp of caching tools and software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide implementation of features ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

WebSockets

Redis

Software Development Best Practices

Performance Optimization

Problem-Solving Skills

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

React Native

MongoDB

Hazelcast

Tools

React

Node.js

HTML

CSS

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Location:

Manchester, European Union

Job Category:

Information Technology

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Posted:

26.03.2025

Expiry Date:

10.05.2025

Job Description:

About Us

Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.

We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.

Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.

Job Purpose

Responsible for guiding the implementation of sections of functionality or making updates to existing features, ensuring that they are delivered on time with the correct approach, and to the standards defined by the development leads.

Our tech stack includes some of the latest design patterns and tools as well as established tech that needs additional features building on. For example, React, Node.js, HTML, CSS, caching, messaging API services, all used to build a groundbreaking platform that has integration to internal and external services.

Job Duties

• Scale and performance of web frontend and interaction with API layers
• Debug and resolve software issues, including fixing bugs and optimizing performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Designers, Testers, and Project Managers, to deliver high-quality software
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team
• Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and programming languages, and apply this knowledge to improve software development processes
• Document software design, code, and test procedures
• Participate in the estimation of software development projects
• Participate in customer and end-user interactions to gather requirements and provide support
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including user manuals and help systems
• Mentor Junior Developers and assist with their professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable understanding of low latency, high-scale approaches such as WebSockets
• Thorough grasp of distributed web caching tools and techniques, e.g. Redis, etc
• Demonstrable understanding of fundamental software development best practices, architectures and patterns
• Proponent of high-quality code and able to demonstrate methods and practices to achieve metrics like high unit test coverage
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high adaptability
• Awareness of modern deployment methodologies
• Expertise in performance optimization of web technologies
• Someone who works to increase team cohesion by being a collaboration first person – such as helping upskill peers, engaging in pair programming and providing high quality code reviews
• Willingness to challenge process and existing ways of working or to truly own the domain you’re a part of, pushing for innovation through valuable technical or non-technical change
• Any additional experience including React Native, MongoDB or Hazelcast

What is in it for me?

• £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Flexi-time (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)

Be Rewarded:

• Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
• Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution, helping you prepare for the future.
• Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.
• Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our 'Refer a Friend' programme – we're always looking for exceptional individuals like you!
• Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit, though we hope you'll never need it.
• Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of high-street and online retailers, saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.

Get Recognised:

• Celebrate Longevity: Join our long-service recognition programme, honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.
• Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements, earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.
• Life's Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby, adoptions, and weddings, along with an extra day off for your wedding day.

Feel Valued:

• Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.
• Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support, including face-to-face counselling and self-help resources.
• Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package, offering real-time earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.
• Savings Made Easy: Set up salary-based savings and earn a 5% boost through our savings scheme.
• Personalised Financial Guidance: Access one-on-one support from an independent Financial Coach.
• Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme, covering childcare, family matters, relationships, addiction, legal issues, financial concerns and more.
• Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical, mental, nutritional, and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.
• Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.