Technical Lead, Risk & Regulatory

bet365; Burslem; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365, a world-leading online gambling company, seeks a Technical Lead to spearhead a ground-up re-architecture of our core platforms.

You will guide a full-stack team using Golang, React, Kafka, SQL, .Net and TypeScript, delivering high-availability, scalable solutions while mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment. The role supports our hybrid work-from-home policy.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience leading development solutions.
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang or TypeScript.
• Effective mentoring and coaching of team members.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Experience working with high availability, multiuser, service-based systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a ground-up re-architecture of core platforms.
• Drive development using Golang, React, and Cloud platforms.
• Ensure robust regulatory systems meet high-quality standards.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative environment.
• Govern solution design and ensure scalable, maintainable systems.
• Oversee development from conception to live with hands-on involvement.
• Collaborate with managers and architects to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Kafka

SQL

.NET

Golang

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

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. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global 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 Technical Lead, you will spearhead a ground-up re-architecture of our core platforms, turning complex challenges into elegant, high-performance solutions.

The Risk & Regulatory department develops, enhances, and supports business-critical platforms. This full-stack team is currently undertaking a ground-up re-architecture into Golang, React, and Cloud platforms, utilising Kafka, SQL, .Net, and TypeScript.

The role drives the development and implementation of robust regulatory systems, ensuring the highest quality standards for software products. Technical leadership empowers a talented group of developers to innovate and excel in delivering reliable solutions, while fostering a collaborative environment.

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

Qualifications

• Commercial experience leading development solutions
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang or TypeScript
• Effective mentoring and coaching of team members
• Technical documentation skills
• Experience working with high availability, multiuser, service-based systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline

Additional Information

• Apply active governance around overall solution design, code quality, and coding standards
• Drive the provision of scalable, maintainable, and performant systems
• Act as a point of escalation for the team both in and out of office hours
• Monitor the team’s adherence and output
• Ensure solutions meet the needs of the Busines.
• Manage work estimation and produce solution documents
• Understand the technical structure, domain, and architecture of the systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including managers and Architects, to create fit-for-purpose solutions
• Oversee technical solutions from development to live at a low level
• Facilitate knowledge 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.

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