Backend Software Engineer

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At Entain Australia & New Zealand as a Backend Software Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to building innovative and world-class features that enhance the user experience across all of our wagering and entertainment platforms.

You are someone with a passion for the quality work you do. You keep your stakeholders informed and bring them on the journey. You have high curiosity and will actively seek out knowledge and insights about our business, the industry, and our products.

Where and how you can work...
This role is based in Brisbane, Australia (HQ), we also have offices in Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, and Wellington. At Entain AUS & NZ, we value a flexible work environment and support a hybrid working model, allowing employees to spend two days a week at the office, ensuring work-life balance and individual preferences.

Your day-to-day...

• Design and develop scalable and performant Golang-based backend systems to support new product features.
• Implementing and maintaining efficient, scalable, and robust code to ensure the smooth operation of our apps.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and implementing long-term fixes to bugs.
• Writing and maintaining test coverage.
• Executing projects within timeframes and communicating well with all stakeholders.

What you'll bring...

• Proficient background in working with traditional relational databases, including MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, and others.
• Experience with Go or similar compiled, server-oriented languages.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient background in working with traditional relational databases, including MySQL, MSSQL, Postgres, and others.
• Passion for sports and a keen interest in the sports betting industry.

Entain Lifestyle...

• Embrace your need for a work-life balance through our 9-day fortnight.
• Celebrate the joy of starting a family with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Indulge in a range of wellness benefits through our wellness calendar, including, heavily subsidized gym memberships and other paid-for services.
• Enjoy the convenience of a free onsite barista and a fully stocked fridge and pantry, ensuring breakfast and lunch are taken care of.
• A wealth of learning and development opportunities, empowering you to broaden your expertise and professional growth.
• Company-wide events designed to honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our exceptional team.
• We LOVE Entertainment, and Racing and Sports are at the heart of everything we do. So, it only makes sense that we provide access to staff giveaways to sporting and racing events.
  

Who are we?

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports.

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here, and the space to do your best work. Our diverse internal networks provide support for you to express your views and make a positive difference.

For more information, please reach out to us at careers@entaingroup.com.au or hit apply now.