Tech Lead - .Net M/F/D

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

As a Tech Lead, you will join our dynamic development teams responsible for implementation of and maintenance of high-availability systems. The Tech Lead autonomously oversees the end-to-end delivery of a cross-functional team. They collaborate closely with the Product Owner (PO) to plan, achieve desired outcomes, and report the results generated by the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver High-Impact Contributions: Lead the delivery of high-quality technical solutions, earning recognition for impactful contributions within the tech stack.

• Mentor and Grow Talent: Mentor engineers, provide career development guidance, and assist in recruitment and headcount planning.

• Drive System Design: Take accountability for system design decisions and actively participate in design reviews. 

• Track and Report Deliverables: Ensure consistent tracking of deliveries and Non-Functional Requirement (NFR) metrics while coaching the team on sustainability. 

• Negotiate Trade-offs: Skillfully negotiate between scope, speed, and quality with Product Owners to achieve project goals. 

• Maintain Delivery Excellence: Ensure predictable, high-quality deliveries by monitoring the team’s performance and maintaining transparency with stakeholders. 

• Transform Complex Projects: Break down complex projects into manageable tasks and guide team members through execution. 

• Collaborate Proactively: Work closely with Product and Development teams to address risks such as technical debt, system downtime, and data security challenges. 

Qualifications

• Technical Expert: You have deep expertise in developing distributed, high performance applications and a track record of delivering impactful solutions. 

• Expertise in web and micro services architecture, cloud technologies and agile ways of working

• Enterprise tech – Kafka, Redis, Cassandra, Caching Solutions, Solution Architecture, Design Principles 

• Collaborative Leader: You excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams, particularly with Product and Development counterparts. 

• Mentor and Coach: You enjoy mentoring engineers at various levels and fostering their professional growth. 

• Design Advocate: You’re passionate about system design and take ownership of design decisions within your team. 

• Organized and Detail-Oriented: You have experience with tracking deliverables of software development projects and ensuring operational sustainability. 

• Agile Practitioner: You have a strong understanding of Agile/XP and SDLC practices and are comfortable adjusting them to project needs. 

• Strong Communicator: You can clearly articulate trade-offs and keep teams aligned on scope, speed, and quality. 

• Feedback-Oriented: You’re committed to providing consistent feedback to your team, ensuring no surprises during performance reviews. 

• Experience in a sport betting brand is a plus 

Technical skills required: 

• Proficient in .net technologies with specific focus on c# and f# 

• Web Services: Strong background in RESTful APIs and web services. 

• Databases: Experience with SQL (MS-SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Cassandra, Redis, Elastic). 

• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP. 

• DevOps Tools: Knowledge of CI/CD, Gitlab 

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. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.