Principal Software Engineer - Framework & Services

Company Description

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

As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead the full lifecycle of complex projects, from design to deployment. You'll be a key decision-maker in systems, infrastructure, and design, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Reporting to the Software Engineering Team Lead, you will be part of the Vanilla team, who develop the core framework for all of Entain's product applications.

Transform entertainment with us at Entain!

What you will do

• Improve code architecture for testability and maintainability.
• Lead the design and architecture of high-performance, scalable, and secure web applications using .NET Core and Angular.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, technical solutions that support strategic objectives and provide timely support to framework consumers.
• Drive Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new languages/frameworks.
• Ensure robust technical documentation and clear evolution of design.
• Balance quality, technical debt, and delivery timelines.
• Address security risks and integrate security measures.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-team initiatives.
• Participate in hiring and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Strong frontend skills (JavaScript, Typescript and Angular 2+).
• Deep expertise in .NET Framework/Core and C#.
• Proficiency in ASP.NET Core, SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience with DevOps tools (Git, GitLab CI/CD, Visual Studio).
• A strong understanding of monitoring, logging, architecture, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong Agile experience, driving productivity through Scrum/Kanban.
• An extensive background in fullstack web development with .NET and Angular.
• Experience delivering complex projects in an Agile/DevOps environment.

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
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• 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.