Senior Go Developer

Betway Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company is seeking a skilled developer for backend programming in Go as part of a hybrid role. You'll work in a collaborative environment to enhance the Sportsbook platform, with responsibilities including improving system performance and creating effective testing frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in SQL, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines. Join us to contribute to extraordinary gaming experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD integration with testing tools like Azure DevOps.
• Experience troubleshooting high-traffic applications.
• Ability to mentor others in quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Improve performance, resilience, and scalability of systems.
• Build backend features for the Sportsbook platform.
• Create test automation frameworks for applications.
• Collaborate with product owners throughout delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Go

Experience with SQL databases

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Experience with microservices

Strong analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

Node.js

Kubernetes

Job description

This is a hybrid-role with 4 days in office

Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At Betway, we’re driven by our shared vision to become the global leader in the online sports betting and casino industry. Our people are forward-thinking team-players who thrive on a collective diversity of skills and backgrounds. Founded in 2006, our teams in Guernsey, London, Malta, Germany, Portugal and Spain are constantly expanding and evolving.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Betway, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with a team of developers to improve the performance, resilience, and scalability of our systems
• Build backend features for our Sportsbook platform
• Work on a codebase written in Go (Golang)
• Facilitate collaboration with other teams and solve problems across our Sports platform
• Enable sustainable, effective delivery within your team
• Design quality strategies for new features from the planning stage, defining clear acceptance criteria and quality metrics
• Create test automation frameworks for front and back-end applications at API, service, and UI levels
• Implement specialised testing for performance, security, and accessibility
• Maintain CI/CD testing pipelines in collaboration with our Platform Engineering team
• Identify quality risks early by participating in design sessions
• Collaborate with product owners throughout the product delivery lifecycle

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

• Strong programming skills in Go
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), and Messaging systems (e.g., Kafka)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with testing (e.g., Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions)
• Experience with microservices (Node.js), Kubernetes, and architectural patterns such as DDD and Hexagonal Architecture
• Experience with high-traffic, high-performance applications and troubleshooting live issues
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

• Previous experience in the sports marketing industry
• Previous experience in a regulated industry, preferably gaming
• Background in software development
• Experience coaching or mentoring others in quality practices
• A/B testing and experimentation

Our values are non-negotiables

• Ownership and accountability

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 20 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.

Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.