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Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.
We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.
Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team of local and remote Software Developers and Test Engineers delivering high quality software in a fast-paced environment.
You will build, inspire and motivate your team to hit aligned objectives, while focusing on high quality software that gives a first-class user experience.
You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the software, from design and coding to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. You build it, you run it.
While this is primarily a hands-off role, it is essential you understand modern software engineering and quality assurance best practice enabling you to build a high performing team.
Job Duties
People
● Lead and manage a high performing agile team of Software Developers and QA.
● Provide guidance, support, and career development for team members, helping them grow their skills and advance in their careers.
● Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide feedback to help team members improve and succeed.
● Recruit new team members and ensure a smooth onboarding process, fostering a positive and productive team culture.
Delivery
● Take accountability for the planning, delivering team's backlog and the overall SDLC
● Partner with a Product Manager to balance new product development, operational excellence and defects.
● Embrace a team first mindset ensuring individuals focus on working together, sharing knowledge, and support one another ensuring a sustainable pace of delivery.
● Demonstrate continues improvement through metrics and story telling
Tech
● Take ownership of the technical direction of the team working with the Architects ensuring we are building for the future but delivering for today.
● Ensure that the engineering efforts are aligned with the broader company objectives and contribute to achieving business goals.
● Participate in or facilitate code reviews and design discussions to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
● Metrics driven approach to delivery
● Experience of leading agile teams, managing and coaching team members.
● Demonstrable understanding of modern software engineering and quality assurance best practice.
● Flexible communications styles to manage stakeholders from different areas of the business.
● Delivery focused, with the leadership skills to drive the team to succeed.
● Self-motivated, with excellent problem-solving skills and a drive for improvement.
● Mentored and coached team members.
● Passion for keeping up to date with new and emerging technologies and way of working
● Experience of development, either as team member or leader
OR
● Experience of modern JS frameworks, either as team member or leader.
● Experience of building or supporting services on AWS.
● Worked with and supported remote team members.
● Been part of a recruitment panel (either as hiring team manager or participant).
What is in it for me?
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience
Flexi-time (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)
Be Rewarded:
Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution, helping you prepare for the future.
Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.
Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our 'Refer a Friend' programme – we're always looking for exceptional individuals like you!
Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit, though we hope you'll never need it.
Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of high-street and online retailers, saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.
Get Recognised:
Celebrate Longevity: Join our long-service recognition programme, honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.
Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements, earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.
Life's Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby, adoptions, and weddings, along with an extra day off for your wedding day.
Feel Valued:
Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.
Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support, including face-to-face counselling and self-help resources.
Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package, offering real-time earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.
Savings Made Easy: Set up salary-based savings and earn a 5% boost through our savings scheme.
Personalised Financial Guidance: Access one-on-one support from an independent Financial Coach.
Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme, covering childcare, family matters, relationships, addiction, legal issues, financial concerns and more.
Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical, mental, nutritional, and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.
Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.
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