Software Architect

At 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 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

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 opportunities for growth, 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 customers worldwide.

Job Description

As a Software Architect, you will drive the evolution of our Player Account Management systems.

We are seeking innovative individual with proven experience in architecting complex software systems and a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, particularly within in fast-paced environments. Your expertise in Microsoft technologies, GoLang, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms will be invaluable as you lead development teams to ensure high-quality implementations.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive technical best practice, explore emerging technologies, and deliver scalable and reliable solutions. You will collaborate with Business stakeholders to translate requirements into a robust architectural vision, guiding the transformation of legacy systems into modern, cloud-based solutions

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a dedicated Architect role, with a proven ability to design and deliver complex software systems in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce vision documents and technical roadmaps from Business requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, such as VB.Net, WPF, C# and MSSQL Server, and successful migration to modern, cloud-based solutions.
• Detailed understanding of the architectural application of modern technology stacks including GoLang, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, such as GCP.
• Strong background in modern programming paradigms, micro services, and cloud-native architectures.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for engaging and influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders up to and including c-suite level Adept at mentoring teams and driving technical best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Information

• Collaborating with Business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into a robust architectural vision.
• Developing comprehensive vision documents and strategic blueprints for the Player Account Management platform.
• Leading the design and transformation of legacy systems into modern, cloud-based solutions.
• Overseeing and guiding development teams to ensure architectural integrity and high-quality implementations.
• Facilitating effective communication across cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with Business goals.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending innovative enhancements to support scalability and reliability.
• Ensuring adherence to software architecture best practices, governance, and security standards.
• Acting as a point of escalation for technical challenges, providing mentorship and expert guidance.

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