At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

As a Software Development Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for shaping the future of our platform by building and driving a team.

The PAM Verification team are developing, enhancing and supporting the Business critical verification platform. This includes the delivery of real time facial recognition systems utilising innovative AI technology to core operational tooling. You will be exposed to cutting-edge technologies and encouraged to create innovate problem-solving techniques to successfully deliver change.

In this pivotal role, you will drive the development of robust verification systems, enhance operational efficiency and promote a culture of outstanding software development practices.

By leading the team and retaining a good technical understanding of the systems, you will remain close to the solutions being developed to define and deliver key initiatives.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

• Driven to succeed with the ability to lead technical solutions, people, delivery and strategy.
• Ability to manage multiple streams of activity while shifting focus regularly.
• Reflective and adaptable leader, with a focus on delivery and outcome.
• Strong team player with the ability to build an effective team of technical professionals.
• Ability to manage and make well-balanced decisions in high pressure environments and situations.
• Highly organised with expertise in time, people, and risk management.
• Demonstrable experience using effective written and verbal communication in technical and non-technical subjects to both a technical and business audience.
• Ability to focus on the importance of the Business needs.
• Experience working with front and backend technologies, microservices and Cloud platforms.

• Understanding of the workload and work items distributed among the team as well as the larger work spanning the department.
• Ensuring the efforts and requirements of both resource and time are understood while assessing impacts, risks and costs in delivering the work.
• Committing to the deliverables of the team and the department.
• Understanding the technical structure, the domain and the architecture of the systems that the team are responsible for and how those systems are configured in the development and production estate.
• Working with stakeholders and other technical staff to ensure appropriate, fit for purpose and simple solutions are defined, planned and produced within the team.
• Ensuring there is capacity and capability to deliver the volume of work required for the Business.
• Managing the support and development responsibilities required of the team, ensuring 24/7 support is available where required.
• Making decisions in time-bound situations, ensuring the stability of the site and service to our customers is paramount to the decision.
• Taking ownership of issues and development deliverables in a managerial capacity, seeing them through from start to finish.
• Ensuring successful and timely delivery of development works for the defined areas of the process you are responsible for.

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At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.