Platform Engineer - Flutter UKI, Hybrid

About 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 Flutter UKI:

Flutter UK & Ireland are the UKI region of Flutter Entertainment. They unite a dozen brands, including powerhouses Paddy Power, Betfair, Tombola and Sky Betting & Gaming, bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues, who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week.

Role Overview:

The UKI Infrastructure and Platform team provides core services to Flutter’s product and technology teams, enabling them to achieve delivery and execution independence. As a Platform Engineer, your role is crucial in maintaining, evolving, and improving the organisation’s technology infrastructure to enhance reliability, scalability, and developer autonomy. You will design, implement, and maintain Flutter UKI’s platform infrastructure, contributing to both the development of new platforms and the enhancement of existing ones. Your responsibilities include platform development and maintenance, system monitoring and optimisation, capacity planning, automation, security and compliance, and incident management and support — all within a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Platform Expertise:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of infrastructure and platform systems. Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of platform services and tooling that enable engineering teams to deliver independently and at scale.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively identify and drive opportunities to improve reliability, performance, security, and developer experience. Evaluate and adopt new technologies and approaches where appropriate.
• Automation & Self-Service: Implement automation solutions and practices that reduce manual processes, promote efficiency, and support self-service for development teams.
• Ownership & Accountability: Take full ownership of squad deliverables, demonstrating responsibility and initiative. Lead and coordinate workstreams or incidents as required.
• Mentorship & Role Modelling: Serve as a role model within the squad, mentoring peers and supporting Associate/Graduate Engineers. Share knowledge and best practices openly.
• Consistency & Reliability: Ensure a consistent delivery approach, maintaining operational excellence and contributing to a reliable and resilient platform.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Maintain open communication and high-level engagement with teams, including Development, Operations, and Security.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other squads and departments to align on goals, share learnings, and continuously improve ways of working. Embrace feedback with a positive and growth-oriented mindset.

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required:

Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of Platform Engineering principles
• Hands-on experience with:
• AWS native services
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CDK, Terraform)
• Containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
• Networking fundamentals
• CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins or similar)
• Git and version control workflows
• Linux operations
• Infrastructure-specific products, such as virtualization, storage technologies, and hardware appliances Professional Competencies
• Proven experience managing high-load, high-performance applications
• Experience supporting cloud-native infrastructure through tooling and automation
• Aptitude for evaluating and embracing new technologies
• Ability to contribute to squad structure and ways of working:
• Develop engineers and mentor peers
• Identify and fill skills gaps within the team
• Strong communication, collaboration, and people skills

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.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.

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.
By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.