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Technical Lead

  • Location:

    Staffordshire

  • Sector:

    Software Engineering

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £60k - 75k per year

  • Contact:

    Katie Burke

  • Contact email:

    katieburke@uniting.cloud

  • Contact phone:

    01782 557306

  • Job ref:

    KB140823

  • Published:

    12 months ago

  • Duration:

    Permanent

  • Expiry date:

    2023-10-13

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Are you a skilled Desktop Developer with a flair for innovation? If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make your mark on trading applications, I am keen to hear from you!

Get ready for a dynamic work environment where challenges keep you engaged and join a hardworking team focused on delivering excellence while maintaining a collaborative atmosphere.

 

Who I am looking for:

I am searching for a Software Development Technical Lead who’s passionate about technical ownership and innovation. Your expertise will drive solutions for both new and existing trading applications.

 

Your role:

You'll collaborate closely with Product Managers and other Technical Leads to shape the technical solutions that power trading applications. These tools enable Traders to create and configure fixtures, allowing customers to place bets prior to and during games.

 

Technology:

The current tech stack features Microsoft technologies including .NET framework VB, C#, WinForms, and WPF. They are also eager to incorporate Go, Kafka, and Linux to elevate the platform.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong skills in C#, VB, WinForms, and .NET.
  • Experience with MS SQL Server (2012 or later).
  • Familiarity with service-based distributed systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting.
  • Previous experience in solution definition and ownership.
  • Ability to mentor and support fellow developers.
  • Proficiency in Jira issue management and Git version control.
  • Exposure to Go or Kafka is a plus.

 

Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop effective technical solutions for product requirements.
  • Collaborate with Solution Architects to align solutions with best practices and business principles.
  • Ensure solution design, code performance, and quality standards are maintained.
  • Proficiency in table and data structures, supporting Traders and the site.
  • Review team output and performance, providing valuable feedback.
  • Offer functional and technical support to the development team.
  • Enhance and maintain existing trading functions, some of which operate 24/7.
  • Take ownership of work estimation, solution documentation, and quality deliverables.

 

Some Impressive Stats:

  • Serving 45 million customers worldwide.
  • Generating Group Revenues of £2.16 Billion per annum.
  • Boasting an IT budget of around £60 million annually.
  • Streaming more live sport than any other European entity.
  • Supporting 20 languages to connect globally.
  • Handling databases with >500,000 transactions per second.
  • Processing over 16 million bets at peak times.
  • Managing push systems with 100,000 changes per second.

 

Be Part of The Journey:

From a small startup to a global gambling powerhouse, the story is legendary. If technology fuels your passion, this is the place for you. Join our team of over 1,300 tech professionals, apply today!

katieburke@uniting.cloud