Software Development Team Leader, RIAK

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 Development Team Leader, you will help to coordinate and drive team efforts to deliver software solutions.

Join our dynamic RIAK team, a vital component of our Company’s success, leading the development and support of our fast, resilient open-source RIAK datastore.

As a Team Leader, you will collaborate with some of the industry's top developers, gaining invaluable exposure to cutting-edge technologies and having the opportunity to shape the technical direction of our team.

Working with an open-source product, you will contribute to a project used and appreciated by a global community. You will be at the forefront of technology, tackling exciting and complex challenges that push the boundaries of software development and system design.

Our fast-paced and engaging work environment is driven by a strong commitment to delivery and excellence. We seek individuals with diverse technical skills who are eager to confront technology's greatest challenges and drive software innovation forward.

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

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial development experience.
• Proven track record in leading teams to deliver high quality solutions.
• Ability to develop low latency, highly available and scalable solutions.
• Experience of distributed systems.
• Experience of server-side development including services, systems, messaging and middleware.
• Good database application programming.
• Experience working on Linux and GNU utilities.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple streams of activity, shifting focus regularly.
• Proactive and willing to contribute ideas.
• High standards of work with excellent attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Assisting in driving the provision of a capable, reactive, motivated and delivery focused team.
• Enforcing governance around quality, rules, standards and processes within the team.
• Ensuring the solution meets the needs of the Business.
• Aiming to limit repeated steps with the development process.
• Identifying and migrating risk.
• Removing blockers to delivery.
• Analysing impact of change.
• Ensuring the development process is conducted in a timely fashion.
• Mentoring members of the team and ensuring distribution of knowledge.
• Inputting into the developer’s appraisals and other performance feedback.

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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.