Playtech's Playtech Sports unit is looking for a proactive Software Developer - Trading with excellent communication and problem-solving skills., Components for success. You...
Have 3+ years of professional experience with a modern programming language, with a strong preference for Python.
Possess experience working with Linux or Unix systems
Demonstrate a strong interest in Python and open-source technologies
Are able to learn on the job and show an aptitude for solving complex technical problems
You'll get extra points for...
Solid experience with relational databases
Experience working in a highly technical environment and solving complex problems
Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ), and NoSQL datastores (e.g., MongoDB)
Experience developing applications using non-blocking I / O (event loops)
Proficiency in Python, particularly with the Tornado framework
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Previous commercial experience in the gambling or sports betting sector
A demonstrated passion for programming, reflected through a blog, portfolio, GitHub, Bitbucket profile, or personal website
Benefits & conditions
Competitive, experience-based salary
Pension contributions up to 7.5%, supported with professional financial advice
Group bonus scheme, life and sickness insurance
Up to 28 days of paid holiday, plus public holidays
Flexible working hours with options for hybrid remote and office work
All PC hardware and software provided for both remote and office setups
Informal and friendly working environment with highly skilled colleagues of all ages
Active training and development programs
Wellbeing and mental health support
Opportunities to participate in charitable and environmental initiatives
About the company
About Playtech
Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech's proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.
Playtech is the gaming industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gaming software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry. Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices., Playtech Sports specialises in the provision of online betting and gaming software to UK and global service providers. Headquartered in London and founded in 2005, our GenBet product provides operators with a robust and secure central customer management platform onto which any number of products can be added and managed. Sportsbook, Lottery, Pool Betting and Fixed-Odds Games modules allow the operator to tailor their online service whilst a comprehensive back office and reporting suite provides powerful tools for event and market management. Playtech Sports has been a part of Playtech since January 2012, meaning that existing and future customers now benefit from the industry leading GenBet product suite, delivered on Playtech's comprehensive IMS (information management solution).
Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
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