Senior Software Engineer, Entain
£75-90k
+ Generous bonus scheme and sharesave Scheme
2+ days a week in office
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
Be an early applicant
Sports betting and gaming entertainment provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£75-90k
+ Generous bonus scheme and sharesave Scheme
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To lead the change in sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment.
Role
Who you are
- Effectively plans and manages workload independently, delivering high-quality results
- Strong educational background in software development with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience
- Proficient in .NET and .NET Core, with advanced knowledge of C# and object-oriented programming
- Hands on experience in microservices architecture and web APIs, including message brokers, in-memory caches, and databases
- Ability to design software with key considerations such as scalability, performance, maintainability, reliability, reusability, security, and usability
- Expertise in C# development, ensuring code is maintainable, efficient, reliable, and robust, with clear interfaces and proper exception handling
- Experienced in unit testing, including the use of mocking frameworks to achieve required code coverage
- Solid understanding of Git, software versioning, and modern CI/CD pipelines
- Capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach—focused on achieving results and getting things done
- Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, demonstrating a hands-on approach to problem-solving
- We work fast, solve big technical challenges, and push for technical excellence, if you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work has visible impact, we want to hear from you
- Strong expertise in:
- C#, .NET 8/9
- Redis, Kafka, MySQL
- RESTful APIs, SignalR
- Docker, Kubernetes
Desirable
- Industry experience in Betting & Gaming or Sports Analytics, Financial Services
- Passion for Sports and a strong interest in the industry
- Enthusiasm for Emerging Technologies
- Drive to Make an Impact in a fast-growing, innovative business
- Experience in mentoring and leading team members
- Cloud & Monitoring Technologies
- Experience with AWS services, including: CloudWatch, Lambda, S3, EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), ECS (Elastic Container Service), CloudFormation
- Experience with Datadog for monitoring metrics and traces
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Tech Lead you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable solutions that power real-time sports forecasting products
- Architect and deliver scalable, secure microservices using .NET and C#
- Lead on technical design, code quality, and engineering best practices
- Collaborate across disciplines to align solutions with product goals
- Tackle complex systems challenges involving Redis, Kafka, SignalR, and Kubernetes
- Mentor other engineers and drive continuous improvement
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
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Leadership
Stella David
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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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