Senior Principal Engineer

Company Description

Ivy is a global, cutting-edge software and support services provider, partnering with one of the world's biggest online gaming and entertainment groups. Founded in 2001, we've grown from a small tech company in Hyderabad to one creating innovative software solutions used by millions of consumers around the world, with billions of transactions taking place to head even some of the biggest technology giants. Focused on quality at scale, we deliver excellence to our customers day in and day out, with everyone working together to make what sometimes feels impossible, possible.

This means that not only do you get to work for a dynamic organization delivering pioneering technology, gaming and business solutions, you can also have an exciting and entertaining career. At Ivy, Bright Minds Shine Brighter. 



Job Description

The Senior Principal Engineer assumes individual accountability for end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-team / Squads' projects. They serve as the technical stewards of significant components within the systems, infrastructure, and design decisions. Additionally, they take charge of, and ensure, the planning and punctual completion of work within their respective teams.  

You will report to the Head of Engineer you will be part of the Product & Tech India Team, who work closely with the Technology & Product and other key stakeholders. Our team innovates quickly and works closely with our commercial partners and customers in a very agile, high-energy environment.

Are you ready to be part of our journey to be crowned the undisputed champions of the sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment industry?

• Earns recognition for delivering high-quality, impactful technical contributions within their primary technology stack. 
• Collaborates closely with Product and Development counterparts to proactively identify and address potential risks, including technical and architectural debt, system downtime, data security issues, and execution challenges. 
• Actively promotes participation in the design review process and assumes accountability for system designs within their team(s). 
• Takes responsibility for consistently tracking and reporting delivery and execution metrics for their team(s), coaching their team to maintain operational sustainability in this endeavour. 
• Partners with Product and Development counterparts to gain a comprehensive understanding of non-functional requirements and engages in negotiations regarding scope, speed, and quality trade-offs with Product Owner counterparts. 
• Ensures the predictability, quality, and throughput of their team's deliveries, while keeping Product and Development counterparts informed of any changes to these aspects. 
• Monitors and adjusts the pace of their team to foster a sense of urgency for success while safeguarding against burnout.
• Collaborates with Product and Development counterparts to ensure that technological context is effectively provided during the specification, planning, or prioritization of complex features. 
• Guides the process of breaking down complex projects into team-specific responsibilities and collaborates with team leads to outline detailed execution plans. 
• Engages actively in cross-team technical and delivery initiatives and takes the lead in similar initiatives within their own team(s). 
• Proactively imparts knowledge to other teams within their product group, offering support through workshops and advisory sessions. 
• Demonstrates Agile/XP software development lifecycle practices and adjusts them as needed based on project requirements. 
• Serves as a mentor to multiple engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise. 
• Plays an integral role in the recruitment process by participating in interviews and assisting Engineering Managers with the development of performance plans for their team(s). 
• Empowers others, elevating the skills and expertise of those in their vicinity. 
• Provides guidance to others by offering insights and recommendations to enhance the architectural health and delivery performance of the teams. 

Qualifications

Essential: 

• Candidate should have 12+ years experience.
• Expert level in Microservices / Service Orientated Architecture (SOA), an architectural approach where software applications are composed of small, independent, and loosely coupled services that communicate with each other through APIs, enabling flexibility, scalability, and modularity. 
• Expert in Agile Development, an iterative and flexible approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and customer feedback throughout the development process. 
• Advanced in Continuous integration / deployment, Continuous Integration is the practice of testing each change done to your codebase automatically and as early as possible. Continuous Deployment follows the testing that happens during Continuous Integration and pushes changes to a staging or production system. 
• Advanced 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. 
• Expert in Project / Programme Management, planning, organising, and overseeing tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve specific objectives and deliver successful outcomes within a defined scope. 
• Expert in APIs / Web Service Integration, connecting different software systems or applications through predefined interfaces to enable seamless communication and data exchange over a network. 
• Advanced in IT Security Management, the practice of safeguarding an organisation's digital assets, data, and systems through strategic measures and protocols to prevent unauthorised access, breaches, and cyber threats. 
• 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, the creation of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence or improve their performance through experience and data-driven algorithms, respectively. 
• Expert in Technology Strategy, the collective tools, processes and methodologies that enable an organisation to align business strategy and goals with its IT services and infrastructure. 
• Expert in Technology Governance, the framework of policies, processes, and structures that guide the effective and responsible management, decision-making, and accountability for an organisation's technology-related activities and investments. 
• Advanced in Change Management, the ability to plan, communicate, implement, and support the smooth transition of individuals and organizations through periods of significant change, ensuring successful adoption and minimal disruption. 
• Advanced in Requirements Gathering, determining user expectations for a new or modified product. 
• Advances in Algorithms, A sequence of well-defined, computer-implementable instructions for performing calculation, data processing, automated reasoning, and other tasks. 

Desired: 

• Some experience of working within a betting and gaming company
• Stakeholder engagement: Builds effective working relationships 
• Collaboration: Communicates effectively with a positive impact 
• Builds capability: Invests in developing oneself (and others) 
• Analytical thinking: Thinks critically, providing well-reasoned insights through a commercial lens 
• Sets direction: Contributes to a clear direction for the business 
• Agility: Quickly adapts and remains flexible while managing risks 
• Drives performance: Continually raises the bar for oneself (and others) 
• Acts with integrity: Takes ownership and does the right thing 
• Delivers results: Plans for success and gets the job done

Additional Information

At Ivy, 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. Working for us in [insert location of role], you can expect to receive great benefits like:

• Safe home pickup and home drop (Hyderabad Office Only)
• Group Mediclaim policy
• Group Critical Illness policy
• Communication & Relocation allowance
• Annual Health check

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 Ivy, 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, across any protected characteristic, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.