Senior Business Systems Developer

bet365; Burslem; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365 is seeking a Senior Business Systems Developer to shape the tech powering our global operations, turning complex challenges into scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with Technical Leads and Software Architects to deliver robust software, driving AI-assisted development practices and integration of AI where appropriate, while mentoring Junior Developers and contributing to planning, release management, and technical direction.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in software development and SDLC, API back-ends and UI front-end services.
• Deep understanding of complex system architecture and integration across teams.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code through analytics and problem-solving.
• Experience mentoring Junior Software Developers.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for code completion, generation and review.
• Knowledge of release management and quality control processes.
• Passion for technology and continuous improvement.
• Ability to harness AI tooling to accelerate delivery and boost quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business-critical software systems.
• Guide and support Junior Software Developers with technical tasks.
• Collaborate with Software Architects on technical direction.
• Provide estimates, identify risks, and review work items.
• Ensure code quality, performance, logging and testing.
• Contribute to planning, documentation, and release processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in development practices.
• Communicate technical requirements clearly across teams.
• Validate all AI-assisted output before implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production.

Skills

Software development

SDLC

API back-ends

UI front-end

System architecture

AI-assisted development

Code mentoring

Release management

Quality control

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

CI/CD tooling

API design tools

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 Senior Business Systems Developer, you will shape the technology that powers our global operations, turning complex challenges into scalable solutions.

The Business Systems Solutions department builds and maintains systems and solutions for the company that keeps our internal operations running smoothly. By integrating custom-built software with third-party products, the team drives efficiency, scalability, and sustainability across the business.

You will collaborate with Technical Leads and Software Architects to deliver robust software solutions, utilising and driving the adoption of the latest AI-assisted development practices whilst also driving the integration of AI within our software solutions where appropriate. Your focus will be on coding, ensuring quality, and fostering continuous improvement. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to planning, release management, and technical direction, while championing best practices and mentoring Junior Developers.

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

Qualifications

• Proficiency in software development and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including API back-ends and UI front-end services.
• Deep understanding of complex system architecture and experience of integratingsystems and collaborating across teams.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code through analytical problem-solving.
• Track record of mentoring and guiding Junior Software Developers.
• High degree of experience and expertise leveraging AI-assisted development tools for code completion, generation and review, embedded into everyday software development.
• Knowledge of release management and quality control processes.
• Passion for technology, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in harnessing AI andAI tooling effectively within software to accelerate delivery, increase productivity and raise engineering quality.

Additional Information

• Developing and maintaining business-critical software systems.
• Guiding and supporting Junior Software Developers with technical tasks.
• Collaborating with Software Architects and team leads on technical direction.
• Reviewing work items, provide estimates, and identify risks.
• Ensuring code quality, performance, and effective logging and testing.
• Contributing to planning, documentation, process governance, and release processes.
• Driving continuous improvement in development practices.
• Communicating technical requirements clearly within and across teams.
• Validating all AI-assisted output responsibly before implementation.
• Troubleshooting and resolve issues in development and production environments.

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.

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