Head of Engineering Studios, Entain
Offers a stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme and a regular bonus
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Job no longer available
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Offers a stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme and a regular bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- Expert in Software Development Lifecycle - A process that encompasses planning, designing, coding, testing, deploying and maintaining software applications, ensuring a systematic and efficient approach to development
- Advanced in continuous integration/deployment
- Advanced in Cloud Computing, proficiency in designing, deploying, managing and optimizing applications and services on Cloud platforms. Leveraging the flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency they offer
- Advanced in AI/Machine Learning
- Advanced level in Software Testing
- Expert in Change management
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Director of In-House Games you will be part of the In House-Studios team within Entain's Product and Technology function
- As our Head of Engineering-Studios you will have responsibility for overseeing the design, robustness and timely delivery of software within their department, actively engageing s a participant
- Skillfully navigating the interplay between engineering design and delivery deadlines, all in service of meeting future business requirements
- Demonstrates leadership by guiding the successful execution of exceptionally intricate technical projects through a dedicated team of engineers
- Ensures the software design review process maintains a high standard across the group by engaging in these reviews, shaping the procedures and scrutinizing the decisions made within the group
- Actively challenges overly complex solutions while simultaneously enhancing those that have been insufficiently implemented
- Takes charge of optimizing technical metrics across all teams in their group while actively working to enhance visibility into these metrics
- Introduces new technologies (languages, frameworks, components) to enhance scalability, reliability and availability through proof of Concepts( POCs), research spikes, mentoring and adoption within the group
- Establishes meaningful relationships with counterparts in Product& Development including customers, product managers, cross-functional partners and external collaborators
- Contributes to shaping the strategic direction, crafting roadmaps, addressing issues and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Entain stands as a prominent global player in the sports betting and gaming industry, operating within the expansive realm of entertainment. Engaging in diverse facets of sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment, the company boasts ownership and management of a varied portfolio featuring renowned brands like Bwin, Coral, Foxy, and Ladbrokes.
At the core of its services, Entain facilitates sports betting, enabling users to wager on a multitude of sporting events. Additionally, the company offers an array of gaming services encompassing casino games, poker, and various interactive entertainment options. Leveraging advanced technological capabilities, Entain is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled and sophisticated user experience.
The company's strategic prowess is evident through key partnerships, notably with MGM Resorts International, exemplifying its concerted efforts to establish a significant presence in the US market. Entain continues to navigate industry complexities, underpinned by its diverse brand portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaborations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% female employees
Company
Company benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Pension Scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind
- Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on you professional or personal development
Company values
- Do what’s right
- Go beyond
- Keep it Simple
- Win together
Company HQ
Stratford, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Stella David
(CEO)Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Entain
- Levelling the playing field. At Entain we do what’s right. It’s one of our core values. Which is why we’re taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, the wider sports betting industry, and society beyond. Our purpose at Entain is to bring moments of excitement into people’s lives. But none of this would be possible without our people working at their best. To achieve that, we’re creating an environment where everyone can feel psychologically safe, included and heard. Where being accepted for who you are is a given. Here, we celebrate individual differences, and make sure everyone is supported, and empowered, to thrive.
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