Lead Angular Engineer - Performance Tuning Specialist (All Genders)

  • Full-time
  • Hire Type: Permanent - FTE
  • Work Type: Full time

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 Lead Angular Engineer you will lead in developing and optimizing high-performance Angular applications. You will be an expert in developing and optimizing high-performance Angular applications. This role demands a deep understanding of Angular framework, performance optimization techniques, and experience in leading development teams. 

Reporting to the VP of Engineering you will be part of the Enterprise Architecture Team, you’ll lead a team responsible for identifying and resolving frontend performance bottlenecks.

In addition, you’re encouraged to spend up to 20% of your time contributing to relevant open-source projects.

You’ll directly affect the experience of millions of customers a day - Are you looking for an opportunity to add true value to a team?

What you will do

Performance Optimization

  • Optimize applications for Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS). 
  • Implement efficient change detection strategies and caching mechanisms. 
  • Monitor and profile application performance using tools like Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, and Angular Profiler.

Development and Architecture: 

  • Design and implement scalable Angular applications. 
  • Integrate micro-frontend architectures for modular and scalable solutions. 
  • Implement server-side rendering (SSR) using Angular Universal for improved SEO and initial load times.

Leadership and Collaboration: 

  • Lead a team of developers, providing guidance and technical expertise. 
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on best practices. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers. 

Qualifications

Angular Expertise:

  • Expert with Angular and modern approaches, including Signals.

Performance Optimization:

  • Proven track record with Core Web Vitals and performance profiling tools (Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, Angular Profiler).

Change Detection and Caching:

  • Expertise in change detection strategies and implementing caching mechanisms.

Micro-Frontends and SSR:

  • Experience with micro-frontend architecture and server-side rendering.

Leadership and Collaboration:

  • Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. 

Continuous Learning:

  • Commitment to staying updated with Angular trends and best practices.

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. 

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