Head of Engineering Studios

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7 months ago
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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

Reporting to the Director of In-House Games you will be part of the In House-Studios team within Entain's Product and Technology function.

As our Head of Engineering-Studios you will have responsibility for overseeing the design, robustness and timely delivery of software within their department, actively engaging as a participant. Skillfully navigating the interplay between engineering design and delivery deadlines, all in service of meeting future business requirements. Demonstrates leadership by guiding the successful execution of exceptionally intricate technical projects through a dedicated team of engineers.

What you will do

  • Ensures the software design review process maintains a high standard across the group by engaging in these reviews, shaping the procedures and scrutinizing the decisions made within the group.
  • Actively challenges overly complex solutions while simultaneously enhancing those that have been insufficiently implemented.
  • Takes charge of optimizing technical metrics across all teams in their group while actively working to enhance visibility into these metrics.
  • Introduces new technologies (languages, frameworks, components) to enhance scalability, reliability and availability through proof of Concepts (POCs), research spikes, mentoring and adoption within the group.
  • Establishes meaningful relationships with counterparts in Product & Development including customers, product managers, cross-functional partners and external collaborators.
  • Contributes to shaping the strategic direction, crafting roadmaps, addressing issues and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success.

Qualifications

  • Expert in Software Development Lifecycle - A process that encompasses planning, designing, coding, testing, deploying and maintaining software applications, ensuring a systematic and efficient approach to development.
  • Advanced in continuous integration/deployment.
  • Advanced in Cloud Computing, proficiency in designing, deploying, managing and optimizing applications and services on Cloud platforms. Leveraging the flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency they offer.
  • Advanced in AI/Machine Learning.
  • Advanced level in Software Testing.
  • Expert in Change management.

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
  • A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
  • 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.

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