Senior Software Developer, Verification

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

Job summary

bet365 Group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Verification team, helping to architect and deliver a ground-up re-architecture using Golang, React and cloud platforms.

You will lead and mentor a small team, define solution design, and ensure high-quality, scalable, available systems that meet business needs in a fast-paced environment. The role supports a hybrid work-from-home policy.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang and Typescript; expertise in similar technologies welcome.
• Experience in leading development teams and delivering projects to completion.
• Ability to mentor and coach staff with good technical documentation skills.
• Experience with high availability, multiuser and service-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of escalation for the team during and outside office hours.
• Lead the development of scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
• Govern design to ensure code quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and deliver accurate effort estimates.
• Own technical solutions from development to live deployment and mentor teammates.

Skills

Kafka

SQL

.NET

Golang

Typescript

Leadership

Mentoring

Documentation

Problem solving

Tools

React

Job description

As a Senior Software Developer, you will be experienced and passionate to join our dedicated Verification team as we embark on a ground up re-architecture.

Full-time

Closes 23/09/2026

Within the Verification team, you will be developing, enhancing, and supporting our business-critical Verification platform. From the delivery of real time facial recognition systems utilising innovative AI technology, to core operational tooling.

Verification operates as a full stack team who are in the process of undertaking a ground up re-architecture into Golang, React and Cloud platforms. Core skills within the team are Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang and Typescript.

In this pivotal role, you will work alongside our Technical Leads to design and implement robust verification systems, while ensuring the highest quality standards for our software products, in a fast-paced, hard-working environment.

Your skills as a Senior Software Developer should set the standard to a talented group of developers to innovate and excel in delivering reliable solutions, while fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment.

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang and Typescript, though expertise in similar or alternative technologies are welcome.
• Experience in leading development teams and delivering technical projects to successful completion.
• Ability to show patience in mentoring and coaching staff.
• Good technical documentation skills.
• High standards of work and attention to detail.
• Experience of working with high availability, multiuser and service-based systems.

What you will be doing

• Acting as a point of escalation for the team both in and out of office hours.
• Leading and delivering the development of scalable, maintainable and performant systems.
• Applying active governance around overall solution design, while setting the standard for code quality and delivery within the team.
• Ensuring solutions meet the needs of the Business.
• Taking responsibility for work estimation, producing solution documents and ultimately ensuring accurate portrayals of effort can be obtained and subsequently delivered.
• Understanding the technical structure, domain and architecture of the systems the team is responsible for.
• Leading a small team of developers in the design and development of a solution from start to finish.
• Owning technical solutions and their hands on delivery from development to live at low level.
• Distributing knowledge and mentoring of team members.

Hiring Statement

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.

We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.