Principal Test Engineer

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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

For several years, we have been building a system to replace the incumbent 3rd party digital and retail platforms. The next leg of our journey sees us moving to a true omnichannel platform and launching in new countries.

To achieve this, we will focus on being a product-driven organisation, scaling our platform globally and transforming our architecture – to bring differentiation and innovation to our customers.

Job Duties

1. Principal QA Role: Requires someone highly experienced in software quality assurance who leads testing efforts across multiple teams, providing technical expertise and mentorship, defining comprehensive testing strategies (both manual and automated), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
2. Architecture Design: Leading the design and implementation of scalable, resilient backend systems, including API development, data models, and system integrations.
3. Technical Leadership: Mentoring junior developers, providing technical guidance, and setting coding standards within the team.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Designers, Testers, and Project Managers, to deliver high-quality software.
5. Performance Optimization: Identifying bottlenecks, optimizing database queries, and implementing performance improvements to backend systems.
6. Cloud Infrastructure: Expertise in deploying and managing backend systems on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
7. Security: Ensuring data security by implementing best practices for authentication, authorization, and encryption.
8. Problem Solving: Troubleshooting complex technical issues related to backend systems and providing solutions.
9. Platform Maintenance: Participate in customer and end-user interactions to gather requirements and provide support.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. Deep Testing Expertise: Extensive knowledge of software testing methodologies (black-box, white-box, integration, etc.) and experience designing test cases.
2. Agile Experience: Understanding of Agile development methodologies and ability to adapt testing strategies within an agile environment.
3. Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present technical information clearly, and mentor junior QA engineers.
4. Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of defects and propose effective solutions.
5. Soft skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills.
6. Other related skills: Demonstrable understanding of fundamental software development best practices, architectures, and patterns.
7. Experience with microservices architecture.
8. Knowledge of event-driven systems.
9. Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
10. Willingness to challenge the process and existing ways of working.
11. Any additional experience including MongoDB or Hazelcast and performance optimisation of web technologies.

What is in it for me?

£65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Flexi-time (start anywhere between 7am and 10am).

Be Rewarded:

1. Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
2. Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contributions.
3. Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay.
4. Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our 'Refer a Friend' programme.
5. Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit.
6. Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a range of retailers.

Get Recognised:

1. Celebrate Longevity: Join our long-service recognition programme.
2. Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements.
3. Life's Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate significant life events.

Feel Valued:

1. Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service.
2. Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service for mental health support.
3. Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package.
4. Savings Made Easy: Set up salary-based savings.
5. Personalised Financial Guidance: Access support from an independent Financial Coach.
6. Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme.
7. Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore resources for overall wellbeing.
8. Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards prescriptions.