At a Glance
- Tasks: Build the engine for our FollowScores app, delivering real-time updates to millions of fans.
- Company: Join bet365, a leading online gambling company revolutionising the industry since 2000.
- Benefits: Hybrid work policy, growth opportunities, and a culture that rewards creativity.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to push boundaries and explore new ideas.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in online gambling while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of Golang, Redis, GCP, or similar technologies; experience in robust software solutions.
hackajob is collaborating with Bet365 to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About the role As a Backend Developer, you’ll build the engine behind our FollowScores app, turning complex data into real-time updates for millions of football fans. The FollowScores team builds the technology behind our popular football scores app. We are scaling the platform to reach more users and launching fresh, innovative features to keep fans at the heart of the action. The backend team manages the systems delivering data to iOS and Android apps via web sockets and REST APIs. This involves working with Golang, Redis, and GCP to ensure high-performance delivery. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid work from home policy. Main Responsibilities: Developing scalable, maintainable, and performant systems. Building modern Golang microservices with provided in-house training. Delivering solutions that meet specific business requirements. Fostering a culture of technical expertise and collaboration. Integrating third-party systems into the existing architecture. The skills and experience to help you perform in the role: Knowledge of Golang, Redis and GCP, though expertise in similar or alternative technologies such as .NET are welcome. Experience delivering robust software solutions that adhere to industry best practice. Proven record of accomplishment in high availability multi-client compatible development. Experience of working with high availability, multiuser and service-based systems. About bet365 We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global worldwide. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.
Backend Developer / Backend Software Engineer in Manchester employer: bet365
At bet365, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid work policy allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in the fast-paced world of sports trading technology. Join us to tackle exciting challenges and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.
