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About the role 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset. This role goes beyond code delivery — you will be a key contributor to technical design, platform health, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll help shape the future of the platform while mentoring others and identifying impactful opportunities that align with company strategy.

About You

As an experienced Software Engineer you will have previous experience and Senior level ability to:

• Set and uphold high standards of code quality across the team.
• Handle complex programming tasks and deliver well-tested, maintainable solutions.
• Identify areas for improvement within the platform (e.g., technical debt, refactoring opportunities) and take action to implement or prioritize changes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of both technical problems and effective, scalable solutions.
• Lead and contribute to solution design discussions.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a senior or lead software engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in Java 17/21, Spring boot, docker, Cloud formation and key AWS services such as Lambda/S3/ECS.
• Experience in Streaming solutions such as pub/sub model.
• Track record of leading design discussions and delivering complex software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of system performance, platform reliability, and software lifecycle metrics

The Perks 

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus, we will also provide you with: 

• 25 days annual leave (a whole extra week of holidays!) 

• Genuine flexible working and remote working policy with a $1050 work from home office allowance 

• Development budget to send you to conferences, events, courses and other learning opportunities. 

• Weekly concierge service including free massages, manicure/nail appointments – all onsite! 

• Daily fresh fruit, free breakfast, sparkling water and Kombucha on tap in the office (did we mention we have a Thursday afternoon social hour?) 

• Tailored career development programs with a yearly tools down day to focus on goals 

• End of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool table 

• Access to our employee assistance program and a Circle In membership 

• We’re proud of our industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers with no waiting time and two weeks of paid leave for Secondary Carers followed by six weeks unpaid leave. We also have a progressive return to work benefits for your first six months back: come back for three days, get paid for four; come back for four days, get paid for five. 

• Get the “Green Tick Feeling” - the feeling you get when you Thrive working at Sportsbet! 

What’s the Green Tick Feeling?  

Well, it’s different for everyone, yet unites us all. It’s the feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career, it could be working on an industry leading project, or it could be making it to school pick up in time. It's all the little and big things that make you feel like you’re Thriving working at Sportsbet. 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review candidates within one-two weeks of advertising. Be sure to check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram page, Sportsbet LinkedIn page as well our careers website for more information and insight into our culture.   

Ready for your Green Tick Feeling? Apply now