Intelligent Automation Optimization Engineer - FanDuel, Hybrid & Remote
Flutter InternationalAbout Betfair Romania Development:
Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.
Our Values:
The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.
Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact
About the Brand: FanDuel
FanDuel is a leading force in the sports-tech entertainment industry, redefining how fans engage with their favourite sports, teams, and leagues. As the premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel operates across multiple verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media.
Exposure to emerging innovative technologies in business applications is an advantage!
Job Summary
The Intelligence Automation Optimization Engineer supports the delivery, optimization, and deployment of Intelligent Automation solutions in production. This role focuses on executing change requests, managing deployments, resolving production issues, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts under established architectural and process guidelines. The engineer works closely with the Senior Optimization Engineer, Solution Architect, QA Testing Specialists, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Change & Deployment Execution:
- Execute approved change requests, enhancements, and bug fixes for automation solutions.
- Coordinate and perform deployments into production following established change management practices.
- Support testing and validation activities in partnership with QA and testing specialists.
- Maintain and update documentation for in-production process with all new or re-engineered updates
Production Support & Optimization:
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues for existing automations.
- Implement targeted optimizations to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Participate in re-engineering efforts for live automations under senior guidance.
Backlog & Intake Support:
- Assist with evaluating incoming change requests and bugs.
- Provide technical input on feasibility, effort, and risk.
- Maintain accurate documentation of changes, fixes, and deployment outcomes.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work with product owners, developers, and business teams to clarify requirements.
- Communicate status updates, risks, and blockers clearly and proactively.
- Escalate complex issues or architectural concerns appropriately.
Best Practices & Continuous Improvement:
- Follow established standards for version control, code quality, and deployment.
- Contribute ideas to improve automation reliability, deployment efficiency, and operational processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience: 3–5 years in software development, automation, or optimization roles.
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with C#, Python, UiPath, Power Automate, and similar tools
- Working knowledge of version control (GitHub) and CI/CD concepts
- Change & Deployment: Experience supporting or executing production deployments.
- Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot automation failures and production defects.
- Communication: Strong ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Intelligent Automation or RPA solutions in production.
- Exposure to AI/ML tools or automation orchestration platforms.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum delivery environments.
- Relevant automation or cloud certifications for AWS, UiPath, Databricks, Salesforce, or other.
Soft Skills:
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-focused environment
- Collaborative and receptive to feedback
- Proactive in identifying issues and improvement opportunities
Benefits:
- Hybrid & remote working options
- €1,000 per year for self-development
- Company share scheme
- 25 days of annual leave per year
- 20 days per year to work abroad
- 5 personal days/year
- Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
- Extended health, dental and travel insurances
- Customized well-being programmes
- Career growth sessions
- Thousands of online courses through Udemy
- A variety of engaging office events
Disclaimer:
We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we’re part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.
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