Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Entain
10,001+ employees
Global sports betting and online gaming
Compensation Overview
£75k - £90k/yr
London, UK
Hybrid
Hybrid role; on-site one day per week.
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- Effectively plans and manages workload independently, delivering high-quality results.
- Strong educational background in software development with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
- Proficient in .NET and .NET Core, with advanced knowledge of C# and object-oriented programming.
- Hands on experience in microservices architecture and web APIs, including message brokers, in-memory caches, and databases.
- Ability to design software with key considerations such as scalability, performance, maintainability, reliability, reusability, security, and usability.
- Expertise in C# development, ensuring code is maintainable, efficient, reliable, and robust, with clear interfaces and proper exception handling.
- Experienced in unit testing, including the use of mocking frameworks to achieve required code coverage.
- Solid understanding of Git, software versioning, and modern CI/CDpipelines.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach—focused on achieving results and getting things done.
- Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, demonstrating a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Technical Stack Proficiency: Strong expertise in C#, .NET 8/9
- Redis, Kafka, MySQL
- RESTful APIs, SignalR
- Docker, Kubernetes
- Architect and deliver scalable, secure microservices using .NET and C#
- Lead on technical design, code quality, and engineering best practices
- Collaborate across disciplines to align solutions with product goals
- Tackle complex systems challenges involving Redis, Kafka, SignalR, and Kubernetes
- Mentor other engineers and drive continuous improvement
- Industry experience in Betting & Gaming or Sports Analytics, Financial Services
- Passion for Sports and a strong interest in the industry.
- Enthusiasm for Emerging Technologies
- Drive to Make an Impact in a fast-growing, innovative business
- Experience in mentoring and leading team members
- Cloud & Monitoring Technologies
- Experience with AWS services, including: CloudWatch, Lambda, S3, EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), ECS (Elastic Container Service), CloudFormation
- Experience with Datadog for monitoring metrics and traces.
Entain is a global sports betting and online gaming company with brands such as bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker and Sportingbet. It operates online and retail betting and gaming and makes money from sports betting, online casino games, and B2B technology services, powered by its proprietary platform. It differentiates itself through a large multi-brand portfolio, scale in both digital and physical channels, a focus on regulated markets, and its BetMGM joint venture in North America, along with a strong ARC responsible-gaming program. Its goal is to grow its presence in regulated markets worldwide while maintaining responsible gaming practices and using technology to offer a broad, compliant gaming experience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2004
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Italy's November 2025 licence regime opens share gains for Bwin, Gioco Digitale, and Eurobet.
- BetBuilder drove 80% higher pre-match turnover and now reaches 12% share.
- BGaming and 150 monthly games deepen engagement across Brazil, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
What critics are saying
- Fox Williams litigation over Turkish bribery disclosure threatens another costly shareholder payout.
- Andrea Faelli's departure disrupts Southern Europe execution during Italy and Greece regulatory changes.
- BetMGM underperformance would pressure valuation, cash generation, and Entain's US growth narrative.
What makes Entain unique
- Entain operates 35 brands across regulated online and retail markets.
- BetMGM gives Entain scaled North American exposure through MGM Resorts International.
- Proprietary sportsbook technology powers BetBuilder, faster withdrawals, and localized market features.
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Coral to close in Ledbury amid financial pressure. 14th April CLOSURE: Coral is due to close on Bye Street (Image: Google Maps) A BETTING shop chain has confirmed that it has plans to close its Ledbury branch. Entain, the parent company of Coral, has said the closure of its shop on Bye Street is pending the outcome of a consultation. The company has said it is facing financial challenges, changes in customer behaviour and competition from unlicensed betting shops. It said it will aim to move staff to other branches. READ MORE: "We regularly review our retail estate to ensure our business remains competitive in a climate of rising cost pressures, long-term changes in customer behaviour and unlicensed rival operators," a spokesperson for Entain said. "Where possible, we will redeploy any colleagues affected by closures." Town man Charlie Badham said the closure of the Ledbury shop would be a "big blow" to the town and described it as "devastating". In October 2025, Entain CEO Stella David warned that tax increases may lead to closures.
BetMGM reported first-quarter net revenue of $696 million, up 6% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $25 million, though results fell slightly below expectations due to unfavourable sports outcomes and increased competition. The company has lowered its 2026 revenue guidance to between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion, whilst maintaining adjusted EBITDA guidance of $300 million to $350 million at the lower end. BetMGM reiterated its target of $500 million adjusted EBITDA for 2027. iGaming revenue grew 9% to $481 million, driven by improved player management and bonus optimisation. The company is focusing capital allocation on multi-product states and premium players, whilst launching exclusive content partnerships including Games Global's Gold Blitz franchise.
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Entain shuts down 39 Ladbrokes shops in Ireland. Added: April 3, 2026 After discussions of a total sale of its Ladbrokes retail estate in Ireland to Bar One Racing collapsed, Entain has announced the decision to close 39 Ladbrokes shops in the country. Ladbrokes has around 100 shops in Ireland, with the closure representing more than a third of its whole estate, additionally, the decision is estimated to lead to 226 staff members losing their jobs, and after the shutdowns, the company will continue employing around 350 people in Ireland. In a statement to The Irish Times, Ladbrokes commented: "We continually review our retail estate to ensure our business remains competitive and financially sustainable. These planned closures in the Republic of Ireland are not a decision we take lightly and reflect sustained cost pressures, long-term changes in customer behaviour, and the growing competitive threat from the unlicensed market. Our priority now is to engage constructively with colleagues throughout the consultation process, with a strong focus on redeployment wherever possible. Ladbrokes remains committed to Ireland and to operating responsibly within a sustainable retail footprint." Ladbrokes stated that energy and property costs, rising labour pressure, and a refocus on online betting led to the decision. The final closures are expected to happen in May 2026, and the company is planning to conduct formal consultations with employees who lost their jobs during the coming weeks.