Qualifications
Proven experience in leading development teams to deliver high-quality software applications, either on the client or server side. A strong passion for technology and software development processes. Proficient in C#, Golang, TypeScript, or other server-side technologies. Demonstrated adaptability and leadership skills to guide teams toward achieving optimal business outcomes. Experience in mobile technologies and performance testing. Solid understanding of service-oriented architecture. Familiarity with various software development methodologies. Experience with cloud technologies, particularly GCP, GKE, or SaaS. Exposure to generative artificial intelligence and large language models is a plus.
About the role
We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Engineering Manager to join our team at bet365. In this role, you will lead a talented group of engineers, fostering an environment that encourages creativity, mentorship, and the advancement of our cutting-edge technology platform.
The Sports Platform department is pivotal in developing, enhancing, and supporting our sports betting system, designed to deliver low latency and high throughput. Your leadership will ensure that we create exceptional experiences for our traders who oversee all betting opportunities on our site.
Your responsibilities will include building and managing a diverse team of T-shaped, full-stack engineers with varying levels of expertise. You will focus on measuring quality and delivery, driving process improvements, and ensuring our team remains skilled, engaged, and empowered, while optimizing our processes and technology.
Our team will be developing new services utilizing Golang and Google Spanner datastore, as well as supporting microservices in C# with SQL. As we transition from on-premises to GCP-hosted infrastructure, we will employ Kafka for data consumption from external providers, and migrate our front-end trader applications from WPF to React. Emphasis will be placed on testing and observability throughout this transition.
This position is eligible for our hybrid work-from-home policy, allowing flexibility in your work environment.
The annual salary for this role ranges from $110,000 to $160,000.
About bet365
At bet365, we are at the forefront of the online gambling industry, having revolutionized the sector since our inception in 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we proudly employ over 9,000 individuals and cater to more than 100 million customers across 27 languages. Our commitment to In-Play betting has cemented our position as a market leader, providing an unparalleled experience across 96 sports and over 700,000 streaming events. With the capability to handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets each hour at peak times, we are continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We empower our employees to innovate and explore new ideas, fostering a culture that rewards creativity and offers ample growth opportunities. As a forward-thinking company, we are dedicated to breaking new ground in software innovation, reshaping the landscape for our customers.