Software Engineer III - Sports Trading - Sports Data (Football, Racing, Basketball, etc.) (BJ-14012)

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we're leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it's your game. So let's win together.

Job Description

The Software Development Engineer III takes charge of feature development within their specialised technical domain (Backend/Frontend). They are responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining medium to high complexity features, with guidance from more seasoned engineers. Their primary responsibilities are typically scoped within their team.

What you'll be doing

• Implements code that is lucid, concise, high-performing, thoroughly tested, and easily comprehensible to others.
• Enhances the development experience at Entain by improving development tools, test coverage, and/or code structure.
• Automates repetitive manual tasks to boost personal/team productivity.
• Ensures consistent and timely delivery of their tasks.
• Actively aids their team in the automation of execution metrics tracking and reporting, while also upholding disciplined adherence to processes and best practices.
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of at least one programming language and framework.
• Assumes responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their stories: development, testing, production, and subsequent fixes and enhancements.
• Collaborates with Product and Development counterparts to clarify story requirements they are working on.
• Promotes self-reliance by creating concise documentation for the stories they deliver.
• Conducts code reviews in accordance with the team's recognized standards and practices, deemed beneficial for the team.
• Engages in collaborative discussions with fellow engineers, designers, and SDITs to elaborate on implementation details, adhering to established team patterns.
• Embraces Entain's values as an integral part of daily interactions, making them second nature.
• Illustrates and elucidates software architecture for the team, fostering a comprehensive understanding.
• Adheres to interview guidelines and actively participates in the interview process, including code reviews through collaboration with senior engineers.
• Mentors Software and Junior Software engineers to guide them in managing their delivery, primarily through code review.
• Takes the lead in facilitating the onboarding process for engineers joining their team.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• .NET Framework/Core: Strong proficiency in .NET Framework and .NET Core/.NET 5+ with a deep understanding of C# programming language, object-oriented principles, and design patterns.
• ASP.NET: Experience with ASP.NET Web Forms and ASP.NET MVC/Core for web application development.
• Entity Framework: Knowledge of Entity Framework for data access and ORM.
• Databases: Proficiency in SQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• DevOps Tools: Experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Git, Visual Studio, and Team Foundation Server.
• Monitoring and Logging: Understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging frameworks (e.g., NLog, Serilog).

Technical Competencies:

• Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to .NET applications.
• Troubleshooting: Effective troubleshooting skills for .NET-based systems and infrastructure components.
• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of performance tuning techniques for .NET applications.
• Security: Understanding of security best practices and vulnerability management.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Experience:

• Strong experience in software development, with a focus on .NET.
• Experience working in a production environment and handling complex technical issues.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Additional Skills:

• Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell or Bash for automation tasks.
• Containerization: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Microservices: Understanding of microservices architecture and design principles.

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.