Python Software Developer

Playtech, founded in 1999 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, is a technology leader in the gambling industry with over 7,000 employees worldwide.

We are looking for a proactive Python Software Developer to join our Gen Bet Unit in Holborn. Join us to design future technology and work in a diverse, highly technical team.

As a Software Engineer, you will become part of a diverse, highly technical development team, focused on solving complex, data‑heavy problems efficiently.

Your role involves creating and maintaining applications within our micro‑service architecture using Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Oracle SQL, Mongo

DB, Kafka, and Rabbit

MQ. Linux, database experience, and confidence in general programming paradigms are essential.

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

• Experience using Python.
• Linux / Unix experience.
• Solid experience with relational databases.
• Interest in Python and Open Source technologies.
• Ability to learn on the job and solve complex technical problems.

• Experience in a highly technical environment and solving complex problems.
• Experience with Micro Services, RESTful APIs, message brokers (e.g., Rabbit
  
  MQ) and No
  
  SQL data stores (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing applications using non‑blocking IO (event loops).
• Experience with asyncio.
• Good understanding of client‑server architecture and web protocols.
• Previous commercial experience in the Gambling or Sports Betting sector.
• An outside interest in programming reflected by a blog/portfolio, Git Hub, Bitbucket profile, or personal website.

Playtech Sports, a subsidiary of Playtech, builds mobile and desktop applications for sports betting operators and has a strong track record with the largest players in the business. Our Gen Bet product provides operators with a robust central customer management platform.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.