Senior Software Developer, Platform

bet365; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

bet365 in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Developer to shape internal development processes and build high-profile, full-stack Golang systems for our global engineering teams.

The Platform team drives automation, tooling, and visibility, focusing on greenfield projects and impactful solutions adopted across the business. The role is eligible for our hybrid work from home policy and requires strong leadership and hands-on technical skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive production-grade Golang experience.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear designs.
• Experience mentoring mid-level and junior developers.
• Track record of improving team processes, tooling and development standards.
• Comfortable with full-stack development and web-based tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of high-profile Golang applications and services.
• Own complex greenfield projects from concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads, Architects and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to developers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with actionable recommendations and enforce coding standards.

Skills

Golang

Technical leadership

Software design

Full-stack development

Mentoring

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 and gaming. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers 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 Software Developer, you will shape the future of our internal development processes, building high-profile, full-stack systems that empower our global engineering teams.

The Platform team delivers solutions designed to streamline and enhance internal development processes through automation, tooling, and visibility. It focuses on exciting greenfield projects, building high-profile, impactful, and full-stack systems adopted across the wider business.

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

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience delivering production-grade Golang applications.
• Proven leadership of technical projects from concept to deployment.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear designs.
• Experience mentoring and guiding mid-level and Junior Developers.
• Track record of improving team processes, tooling, and development standards.
• Demonstrable capability delivering robust, scalable software solutions.
• Comfortable working with web-based tooling, integrations, and full-stack development.

Additional Information

• Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable Golang applications and services.
• Own complex greenfield software projects from initial concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads, Architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to mid-level and Junior Developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Set, communicate, and uphold Quality Assurance and coding standards across the team.
• Facilitate technical discussions, planning sessions, and code reviews to promote knowledge sharing.
• Ensure seamless integration of developed software into business systems through comprehensive testing and documentation.

By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice - https://www.bet365careers.com/privacy-policy

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.