Software Developer, Developer Platform

Company 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 working in a team of talented developers following agile practices, to develop high-quality scalable solutions that enhance internal development processes.

The developer platform forms part of the wider Platform Engineering department and is responsible for delivering solutions designed to streamline and enhance internal development processes through automation, tooling and visibility.

You will focus on internal projects, where you will build high-profile, impactful, and full-stack systems adopted across the wider Business. You will be working with Golang, Python, Typescript and React. This will enable you to gain exposure to delivering applications across both on-premise and Cloud platforms, such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You will be expected to deliver quality code within clearly defined specifications, contributing meaningfully to innovative projects while advancing your career. This role benefits from the support of experienced Senior Software Developers and Technical Leads who will help you progress in a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment.

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

Qualifications

• Proven software development experience with strong engineering principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go or TypeScript.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Expertise in containerisation such as Docker and orchestration such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for example Terraform.
• Experience implementing CI and CD pipelines and automation.
• Understanding of monitoring and logging tools including Prometheus, Grafana and ELK.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to translate requirements into code within an agile environment.
• Knowledge of network and security technologies, along with foundational networking principles including TCP, IP, routing and switching.

Additional Information

• Developing and maintaining robust, scalable applications while converting specifications into high-quality, testable code.
• Collaborating effectively with internal and external teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Participating actively in code reviews, adhering to standards and promoting best practices for maintainability.
• Identifying, debugging and resolving application issues whilst providing support for system integration and testing.
• Orchestrating the provisioning of Cloud and infrastructure services using APIs and IaC solutions.
• Engaging in agile ceremonies, proactively communicating progress and any blockers.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and trends in Platform Engineering.

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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.