Company Description
At bet365, we are 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 provides opportunities for growth and the chance to make a real impact in online gambling. As a forward‑thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.
Job Description
As a Software Development Team Leader, you will help drive innovation, mentor top talent, and shape the future of our platform with cutting‑edge technology to deliver optimal software solutions.
Risk and Regulatory is vital to the continued success of the Business due to the regulated nature of the jurisdictions we operate in. You will be responsible for developing and supporting critical site functionality and operational tooling.
Our fast‑paced and dynamic environment requires an innovative and committed leadership team to drive delivery of new features, functionality, and maintenance work‑pieces.
This is a great opportunity to build a career in technical management with large‑scale systems. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and help drive progress and efficiency, whilst supporting the continued growth of the team.
A background in software development is essential, with a focus on organisational, problem‑solving, and people skills.
This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.
Qualifications
* Forward thinking, with ability to challenge the norm.
* Ability to work proactively in a reactive environment.
* Passion for software development and creating efficient processes and best practices.
* Self‑motivated with a strong drive to succeed.
* Capable of handling large workloads with rapid context switching.
* Strong appreciation of the importance of knowledge sharing and mentoring.
* Knowledge in at least one of the backend languages, or all of the following areas: .Net, MS SQL, Python, React, Typescript, Golang and GCP.
* Knowledge of version control and code repositories.
* Knowledge of micro‑service and distributed system architectures.
* Degree educated in Computer Science or a relevant discipline, or relevant professional experience.
Additional Information
* Ensuring timely provision of agreed deliverables throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), by understanding both Business and technical requirements.
* Working alongside Technical Leads and Senior Developers to determine the most suitable technical solution.
* Scheduling and planning development resources according to the Business needs.
* Tracking and reporting of progress.
* Mitigating risk and resolving blockers throughout the work.
* Collaborating with other teams within the Business as required.
* Looking into bugs raised and communicating with other teams involved to resolve them, while understanding and enforcing governance of best practices.
* Acting as a point of escalation for the team both in and out of office hours.
* Recognising team members’ strengths and mentoring them to encourage and support continuous improvement.
* Chairing team meetings, 1‑2‑1 sessions and feeding into team appraisals.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and believe in fair and inclusive employment practices.
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