Senior Software Developer, Cerberus

bet365; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365 is seeking a Senior Software Developer to spearhead innovation in AI-driven engineering on our facial recognition and identity platform.

The role involves leading a full-stack team to design and deliver scalable, high-quality systems in regulated environments, with hands-on coding, architecture leadership, and strong emphasis on code quality. The position supports our hybrid work-from-home policy.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within development teams and technical project delivery.
• Experience building highly scalable cloud-based systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
• Own technical solutions and their hands-on delivery from development to live.
• Guide a small team of developers in design and development of solutions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and mentor team members.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and maintain governance around design and code quality.

Skills

Kafka

SQL

.Net

Golang

React

Tools

NoSQL Datastores

Job description

As a Senior Software Developer, you will spearhead ground breaking innovation and foster a culture of excellence in AI-driven engineering on our facial recognition and identity platform.

The Cerberus real-time identity platform is a cornerstone of our global success, driving essential identity, compliance, and operational functions within highly regulated jurisdictions. The platform leverages cutting-edge AI technology to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

The engineering team designs and implements robust facial recognition and identity systems. It works in a full-stack environment to support global expansion, ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role sets the standard for a talented group of developers to innovate and excel in delivering reliable solutions. It embraces an AI-first culture and champions the adoption of next-generation tooling and image analysis to accelerate delivery and enhance code quality.

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

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

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.