Software Developer, Verification

bet365; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gambling company is looking for a passionate Software Developer to join their Verification team. The role involves developing and enhancing a critical platform using Golang, React, and AI technology. The ideal candidate should have commercial experience in web development and knowledge of technologies like Kafka, SQL, and .Net. The position offers a hybrid work policy, allowing for flexibility in work location while making a significant impact in the dynamic field of online betting.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience with web clients or server-side development.
• Experience with front-end and back-end technology.
• Ability to deliver low latency and highly available solutions.
• Experience with agile practices.
• Experience with software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the Business critical Verification platform.
• Work on real-time facial recognition systems with innovative AI.
• Enhance existing codebases and maintain clean coding practices.
• Support and facilitate testing during project phases.

Skills

Web client or server-side development experience

Knowledge of Kafka

Knowledge of SQL

Experience with .Net

Experience with Golang

Experience with Typescript

Ability to communicate technical matters

Experience working in a high change environment

Understanding of CI systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant discipline

Job description

At bet365, 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 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

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 opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

Job Description

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

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.

You will be working in a team of talented developers and you will deliver the highest quality Verification solutions for our customers and operational teams. You will have the ability to develop low latency, highly available and scalable solutions, following agile practices at an enterprise level.

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

Qualifications

• Commercial experience within web clients or server-side development.
• Experience working with front and backend technology.
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang or Typescript, though expertise in similar or alternative technologies is welcome.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical matters to people across different areas of the Business.
• Experience working in an environment with high volumes of change.
• Experience with software development methodologies and best practices.
• Understanding of the development of automation and developer tooling such as Continuous Build and CI systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant discipline, or relevant professional experience.

Additional Information

• Developing highly efficient, robust, quality code for scalable enterprise level solutions.
• Supporting and enhancing the existing code base.
• Maintaining clean coding practices.
• Identifying technical areas of improvement.
• Supporting Software Product Owners.
• Supporting the testing team during testing phases of projects.
• Contributing to solution proposals.
• Creating work effort estimates as required.

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.

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