Software Engineer (Java) - Flutter UKI (12 months), Hybrid

About Betfair Romania DevelopmentBetfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.Our ValuesThe values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impactAbout Flutter UKIFlutter UK & Ireland are the UKI region of Flutter Entertainment. They unite a dozen brands including powerhouses Paddy Power, Betfair, Tombola and Sky Betting & Gaming, bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues, who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week.Role OverviewYou are enthusiastic, motivated and willing to make your mark. You have engineering skills and a passion for technology. You have extensive experience with technologies such as Java, http, event streaming (Kafka) and build tools (e.g. Maven). You have used dependency injection and inversion of control in previous projects.Our developers lead us to offer world class experiences to our customers. They are the technical leaders of our teams and drive the solutions and architecture of our systems. We encourage them to involve in the business aspects of the solutions we deliver.The systems we develop and maintain are serving millions of users. Our technology supports the continuous growth of our business, so we must deliver outstanding quality and performance.You need to have exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, leadership attitude.Core Technical CompetenciesHave good knowledge of secure coding and best practicesMake sure there is proper documentation for owned componentsCreate and confirm clear requirements with stakeholdersMinimise manual processes and provide automated solutionsUnderstand the dependencies between components and how they combine to deliver service to the consumer and businessEasily recognise system deficiencies and implement effective solutionsSuggest alternative methodologies that may be more efficient and actively improve the tooling to improve use casesBe familiar with multiple software development methodologies and actively contribute to team and group meetingsBe able to identify common concerns to encourage code reuseSoftware development, continuous improvement and QA for developers:Be able to guide the team on the best approach to large pieces of work which span multiple components and teamsTackle tasks by researching and weighing up the pros and cons of various routes to select the right approachBe an expert in your primary programming language, and be competent in othersImplement robust solutions that work across multiple channels, platforms and browsersEvaluate the impact of changes and guide improvements to your function, area or productUse your experience to lead reviews of changesActively generate several alternative solutions to problemsContinually improve monitoring and alerting of owned TLAsIdentify areas of technical risk across the department and communicate it to the relevant delivery managers and architectsDrive QA best practice across multiple components and projects, including adequate UI unit test coverage to ensure that changes do not happen unwantedlyArchitecture For DevelopersBe a business and tech expert who can guide the team on the best approach for large pieces of work which span multiple componentsModel high complexity problems - always considering load capacity, system reliability and availabilityEncourage appropriate use of reusability techniques (e.g. design patterns, library extraction, new component creation)Support and mentor junior colleaguesIncident management:Be able to debug the applications you ownAttend PIRs that are here to help us learn from failureCoach your team on best practices for incident management - you'll be the go-to person for this in areaLook out for potential problems to avoid incidentsMake sure that recurrence of incidents is minimised by applying appropriate immediate actions as well as long-term solutionsReact to major incidents in a timely mannerEfficiently communicate with relevant people such as production operators, incident managers and stakeholders regarding any incidentBe able to explain the problem in a way that production operators, incident managers and stakeholders can understandTake ownership of issues with minimal support or guidanceDemonstrate a strong understanding of applications and the implications of making changes to themSupport the Service Managers to resolve incidents within their SLAsActively pursue root cause best analysisKey Working RelationshipsThis position involves working with and being part of a cross-skilled development team and will have regular contact with teams looking after other aspects of PPB products & tools.Adhere to our core values:Relentless will to win: We strive to stay ahead of the game and achieve more for our customers and each otherCollaboration: We win by having the best people, working well together, and building strong relationshipsIntegrity: We take pride in doing what's right. No exceptionsAgility: We adapt at pace and with purpose, and thrive amid changeLow Ego: We take our work seriously but not ourselves, and never believe our own hypeAdhere to our cultural pillars:Customer Obsessed: we lead the market by creating deep customer loyalty. We do this by delivering product and experiences our customers loveOutcome Focused: we are ruthlessly focused on the business outcomes we prioritise. We always see things through and judge ourselves against the impact not the inputOpenly Curious: we challenge ourselves to think differently, and we experiment to find new and disruptive ways to solve problems. We take the time to reflect and listen to others to ensure we continuously improve.BenefitsHybrid & remote working options €1,000 per year for self-development Company share scheme 25 days of annual leave per year 20 days per year to work abroad 5 personal days/year Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies Extended health, dental and travel insurances Customized well-being programmes Career growth sessions Thousands of online courses through Udemy A variety of engaging office events DisclaimerWe are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we’re part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.