About Us
Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.
We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.
Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.
Job Purpose
As a Senior Technical Architect, you will be critical in designing and implementing innovative and efficient technology solutions that meet our business objectives. Your focus will be on corporate architecture solutions and tools that span Betfred.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Programme Managers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders, to deliver high-quality solutions within specified timelines and provide a bridge between business and technical stakeholders.
Job Duties
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements, define solution objectives, and work with Technical Architects to design end-to-end technology solutions that align with business goals.
• Engage with business stakeholders, Project Managers, and Technical Architects to gather requirements, provide regular progress updates, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation.
• Discover and document the current technology landscape highlighting duplication in functionality and opportunities for consolidation and simplification.
• Work with third-party suppliers and manage relationships at a technical level.
• Design and present conceptual solutions to business and technical stakeholders.
• Assess existing systems, identify integration points, and develop strategies for seamless integration with new and current technologies.
• Create and maintain detailed solution architecture documentation, including system diagrams, reusable artefacts, technical specifications, and best practice guidelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluate their potential benefits and drawbacks, and make recommendations for their incorporation into existing or new solutions.
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success, including scalability, performance, security, and data integrity considerations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essentials:
• Significant experience as a Technical Architect within a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, architectural patterns, and technologies such as cloud computing, microservices, APIs, database systems, and web technologies.
• Ability to comprehend complex business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and present technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate alternative solutions and make informed decisions based on technical, business and compliance considerations.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams and ability to foster a positive work environment conducive to innovation and creativity.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Desirables:
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience in designing Cloud and Hybrid solutions.
• Knowledge of security architecture and secure design.
• Experience in CI/CD practices and strategies.
What is in it for me?
* £75,000 - £95,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Flexi-time (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)
Be Rewarded:
* Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.
* Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution, helping you prepare for the future.
* Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.
* Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our 'Refer a Friend' programme – we're always looking for exceptional individuals like you!
* Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit, though we hope you'll never need it.
* Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of high-street and online retailers, saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.
Get Recognised:
* Celebrate Longevity: Join our long-service recognition programme, honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.
* Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements, earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.
* Life's Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby, adoptions, and weddings, along with an extra day off for your wedding day.
Feel Valued:
* Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.
* Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support, including face-to-face counselling and self-help resources.
* Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package, offering real-time earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.
* Savings Made Easy: Set up salary-based savings and earn a 5% boost through our savings scheme.
* Personalised Financial Guidance: Access one-on-one support from an independent Financial Coach.
* Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme, covering childcare, family matters, relationships, addiction, legal issues, financial concerns and more.
* Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical, mental, nutritional, and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.
* Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.