Software Developer, Data Platform

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

Job summary

bet365 Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a software engineer to focus on real-time stream processing and cloud infrastructure. You will develop, enhance and support a business-critical platform using Go, Kafka, Flink, and GCP to deliver low-latency, scalable services.

You will contribute to release automation, implement monitoring dashboards, and collaborate across teams to manage multiple projects with independent deadlines.

Qualifications

• Production experience with Go and Python.
• Experience in high-volume transactional systems.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications using Go, Kafka, Flink, GCP, SQL and related tech.
• Support applications in their Kafka journey from design to implementation.
• Maintain clean coding practices across services.
• Create automation and developer tooling.
• Identify technical areas for improvement.
• Contribute to streaming and storage solutions with the team.
• Assist the testing team during project tests.
• Perform functional and performance testing and QA.

Skills

Golang

Python

Kafka

High-volume transactions

Low-latency design

Monitoring dashboards

Project management

Linux

Tools

Flink

GCP

Spanner

BigQuery

SQL

Job description

Focusing on real-time stream processing, cloud infrastructure management, system integration and release automation, you will develop, enhance and support an expanding, business-critical platform. This involves contributing to the management of a comprehensive suite of services, tools and platforms, utilising technologies such as Golang, Kafka, Flink, GCP, Spanner and BigQuery.

Full-time

Closes 30/09/2026

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

Proficiency in Golang and/or Python.

Background in using Apache Kafka.

Familiarity with high-volume transactional environments.

Track record of developing low-latency, highly available and scalable solutions.

Knowledge of dashboards and good practices around the monitoring stack.

Capability to manage multiple projects with independent deadlines and deliverables.

Competence in working with Linux.

What you will be doing

Developing applications using Golang, Kafka, Flink, GCP, SQL and other technologies.

Supporting applications in their Kafka journey from design through to implementation.

Maintaining clean coding practices.

Creating automation and developer tooling.

Identifying technical areas for improvement.

Contributing to streaming and storage solutions independently and alongside the wider development function.

Assisting the testing team during the testing phases of projects.

Conducting functional and performance testing while undertaking quality assurance of code to ensure accuracy.

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.