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Development Support Engineer, RIAK

bet365.com

Office

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Full Time

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As a Development Support Engineer, you will be essential for the successful operation and maintenance of our RIAK platform, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for Business-critical systems.

Join our dedicated RIAK team as a Development Support Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance and availability of our global-scale, Business-critical production system. In this position, you will collaborate with a talented group of professionals, leveraging collective experience, industry best practices, and bespoke services to effectively administer and operate our production platforms.

Our team is composed of delivery-focused, diligent, and resilient experts in distributed systems, all committed to maintaining the highest standards of service. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our open-source RIAK datastore. Join us and contribute to the ongoing success of our cutting-edge technology!

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

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience with Linux and Unix, including Bash, AWK, SED and grep.
  • Knowledge and experience of GNU utilities.
  • Ability to make and act on decisions under pressure.
  • Experience with distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of networking, including host and preferably media layers.
  • Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to communicate concisely, both verbally and written.

Additional Information

  • Managing system changes.
  • Forecasting production demand and capacity planning.
  • Responding to and managing incidents and emergencies.
  • Monitoring and tuning performance.
  • Identifying and implementing automation to limit repeated steps.
  • Analysing impact of changes.

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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.

Development Support Engineer, RIAK

Office

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Full Time

October 6, 2025

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