Engineering Manager - Flutter UKI, Hybrid

Engineering Manager - Flutter UKI, HybridSenior Software Delivery Manager

About Betfair Romania Development​:

Betfair 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 Values:

The 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 impact 

About Flutter Uki

Flutter 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 Overview:

The successful candidate will be a strong leader, have exceptional technical and problem solving skills, with a positive, results driven attitude. Will be required to allocate and manage the team’s workload, take decisions on a day to day basis and be accountable for development deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Task management, allocation and delivery• Liaison between development and key stakeholders• Review product specifications in order to provide development estimates and product feedback• Innovative technical design and creative of technical specifications• Development effectiveness measurements and corrective actions in line with technology emerging practices• Balance the commercial need against technology capabilities• Development life-cycle, development standards and management of the technical risks• Development deliverables and documentation• 24×7 operational support for the owned product and components• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashionKey Skills and Attributes
• Passion & flexibility to work the hours required to see projects to completion and products operational availability in a timely, accurate & efficient manner• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure with tight deadlines• Self-motivating, able to lead and motivate others• Able to project manage and priorities effectively• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Team player, who strives to maximize team and departmental performance• Proven ability & desire to innovate• Demonstrable knowledge of common enterprise design patterns and implementation• Understanding of the entire software design, development and deployment lifecycle• Able to work in a rapid development environment with flexible requirements• Able to use source code as primary documentation resource• In depth knowledge of at least one programming language• Able to gain a broad understanding of other, relevant technical areas• Able to gain an in depth understanding of system architecture
• Broad commercial awareness
• Experience Required
• • Commercial development experience (whole life-cycle) in an enterprise environment
• • In depth knowledge of at least one programming language (Java)
• • Experience developing distributed, redundant and transactional systems
• • Proven track record of leading and managing development teams on software projects
• • Experience of using agile methods for software delivery
• • Experience in Object Oriented Design
• • Experience using source code control in multi-branch environments
• • Experience using defect tracking systems
• • Knowledge of the betting industry is a plus
• • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or appropriate postgraduate qualification)

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options 
• €1,000 per year for self-development 
• 25 days of annual leave per year 
• 20 days per year to work abroad 
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies 
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances 
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy 
• A variety of engaging office events                         

• Company Share Scheme

• 5 Personal Days/Year

• Customized Well-Being Programmes

• Career Growth Sessions

Disclaimer:

 
We 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.