Senior AI-Driven Software Lead for Scalable Identity

Bet365 Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Bet365 is seeking a Senior Software Developer to spearhead AI-driven engineering on our facial recognition and identity platform. The role sits within a team delivering real-time identity and compliance functionality across regulated markets, with an emphasis on scalable, high-quality software and an AI-first mindset.

The position supports a hybrid work-from-home policy and involves leading a small team, driving architecture, code quality, and fast delivery of robust solutions for global

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang or React.
• Proven experience building highly scalable systems, preferably in the cloud (GCP valued).
• Proficiency in developing customer-centric front-end solutions.
• Exposure to NoSQL datastores.
• Leadership experience within development teams and technical project delivery.
• Capability in technical leadership, mentorship, pairing opportunities, and code reviews.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Deep understanding of large-scale, highly available, multiuser, service-based systems.
• Familiarity with on-call rotations and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of escalation for the team both in and out of office hours.
• Lead the development of scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
• Apply active governance around overall solution design and code quality.
• Ensure solutions meet the needs of the Business.
• Manage work estimation and the production of solution documents.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the technical structure, domain, and architecture of the systems.
• Guide a small team of developers in the design and development of solutions.
• Own technical solutions and their hands‑on delivery from development to live.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentor team members.

Skills

Kafka

SQL

.Net

Golang

React

Tools

NoSQL Datastores

Job description

Bet365 is seeking a Senior Software Developer to spearhead AI-driven engineering on our facial recognition and identity platform. The role sits within a team delivering real-time identity and compliance functionality across regulated markets, with an emphasis on scalable, high-quality software and an AI-first mindset.

The position supports a hybrid work-from-home policy and involves leading a small team, driving architecture, code quality, and fast delivery of robust solutions for global