TOCA Social is the world's first dining and entertainment experience with a football twist, and it’s set to change the game! We currently operate two UK venues in London (at The O2) and in Birmingham (at The Bullring). Future sites announced for 2025 include: Westfield White City, Dallas and Monterrey (franchise in Mexico) and Paris for 2026.
At TOCA Social, Everybody Plays! Football knowledge is not required, so if you thrive being in an energetic and fun environment you’ll quickly fall in love with our concept!
Job Highlights:
Location: Acton, London, W3 6UU
Reports to: Lead Software Engineer
The role of Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software and systems within the TOCA Social box as well as the TOCA Football studio. The role is within the Technology department based at our R&D facility in Acton, London. The role comprises python software development and has aspects of computer vision, machine learning, micro services architecture as well as cloud systems.
Role Scope & Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain Python software
* Executing projects from prototype to production, with support from the Engineering and DevOps Teams
* Support and troubleshoot existing software in production environments
* Conduct research and develop prototypes for new product features or internal tools
* Interface with electronic hardware and mechanical components to ensure seamless software integration
* Working closely with the engineering team to develop and validate new ideas
* Maintain and enhance existing deployed codebase for performance, reliability, and scalability
* Using AWS Cloud to deploy and maintain systems/software
* Write clear and testable code following best software engineering practices
* Contribute to performance monitoring, logging, and error-handling strategies for production systems
Engage in code reviews to ensure quality and encourage knowledge sharing within the team
* Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar technical degree
* 1-2 years of experience in a Software Engineer, or similar role
* Commercial experience with Python and Git
* Exposure to Linux
* C++, AWS Cloud, Docker, SystemD beneficial but not absolute requirements
* An energetic tech-minded individual who is eager to get stuck in and grow with the business
* Willingness to occasionally travel nationally and internationally for a period of 2-4 weeks at a time
Benefits:
You’ll have full access to our TOCA Treats, which includes (but is not limited to!):
* Discretionary company bonus
* Private medical insurance
* Complimentary TOCA games
* Huge discounts on our F&B
* Local retail & hospitality discounts
* Teammate Assistance Programme with access to free counselling sessions
* Great progression opportunities as we expand