Software Developer (Python)

Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries.

Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including, casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtech.com & www.playtechpeople.com 

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.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech Sports Development Team is looking for a proactive Software Developer with excellent communication, problem-solving and team working skills.

As a Software Developer, you will be become part of a diverse, highly technical development team, where everyone's input is valued. Our main focus is on solving complex, data-heavy problems in the most efficient way possible. Our office of Software Engineers & Testers operate within a highly collaborative environment and we like to play each person to their strengths, ensuring they are always working within a team that will not only challenge them but ultimately prove fulfilling.

Technically, we use many Open Source technologies, keeping our tech stack cutting edge where possible. Your role as a Software Engineer will be to create and maintain applications within our micro service architecture using a mix of Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Oracle SQL, MongoDB and RabbitMQ. Experience in these specific technologies is highly desirable and it is essential to have experience in Linux environments, Databases and a confidence in general programming paradigms.

Your influential mission. You will...

• Develop our Sportsbook product and applications.
• Implement new features and maintain production code.
• Design innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Contribute meaningful peer code reviews.
• Implementing unit tests.
• Work in an agile development process. 

Components for success. You...

• Must have 2+ years professional experience using any modern programming language (preferably Python).
• Should have Linux / Unix experience.
• Have an interest in Python and Open Source technologies.
• Have the ability 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 within a highly technical environment, solving complex problems.
• Experience of using Micro Services, RESTful APIs, message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ) and NoSQL datastores (e.g. MongoDB).
• Experience of developing applications using non-blocking IO (event loops).
• Experience of Python, Tornado.
• Experience of Docker, Kubernetes.
• Previous commercial experience in Gambling or Sports Betting sector.
• An outside interest in programming reflected by a blog / portfolio, GitHub, Bit Bucket profile or personal website.

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Global scope and inclusive working environments.
• Constant learning and development opportunities.
• Taking initiative and having a confident approach at the workplace.
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being.
• Fun and engaging company events.

Sports Development Team

A diverse and collaborative team responsible for new features which are immediately visible to the end user, working on products that will allow you to be at your innovate best which in turn brings recognition.

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.