Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
London UK. Hybrid - 3 days per week in office
Permanent Full-time
About TxODDS
TxODDS is a premier provider of ultra low-latency accurate odds data fast scores and innovative betting solutions for the global sports betting industry. With offices in London Chicago and Belgrade - and team members working worldwide - we deliver cutting-edge technology and data products that power some of the worlds top sportsbooks.
About the Role
Were looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our London-based engineering team. This is a strategic hands-on role where youll combine technical expertise with operational thinking to help shape the future of our platform. Youll lead the charge in simplifying our tech stack championing industry-standard tools and guiding the transition toward AI-assisted development.
What Youll Do:
In this role youll take ownership of key responsibilities that help drive team and business success. Your day-to-day will include:
- Leading the design and delivery of robust scalable solutions using industry-standard technologies.
- Driving the shift away from custom hand-rolled systems toward proven tools like Kafka.
- Maintaining and improving existing Scala-based code while advocating for simplicity and efficiency.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions align with business goals.
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers shielding them from unnecessary complexity.
- Participating in architectural decisions and requirements engineering.
- Embracing AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery and improve productivity.
- Ensuring systems are performant reliable and easy to maintain.
What Youll Bring:
Were looking for someone with the skills experience and mindset to thrive in this role. Ideally youll have:
- Strong experience in software engineering with Scala (essential for current stack).
- Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka and a preference for industry-standard tools.
- Solid understanding of SQL databases and Linux for debugging and operations.
- Experience with software architecture UML and requirements engineering.
- Ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics and advocate for simple robust solutions.
- Confidence to challenge over-engineering and stand firm on best practices.
- A forward-thinking approach to AI-assisted development and emerging technologies.
Nice to have:
- Exposure to sports data or betting systems.
- Experience mentoring or leading small teams.
What Youll Get From Us
At TxODDS youll be part of a well-established technology-first company with ambitious growth plans and a global footprint. Youll work alongside brilliant minds in a culture thats fun relaxed and hardworking - where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to your location and were happy to share more details during the hiring process.
Interview Process
We like to keep things straightforward and respectful of your time. The process includes:
- Initial chat with our Talent Partner.
- A practical technical assessment focused on problem-solving.
- Interview with the hiring manager.
- Final conversation with a senior leader.
Please note we use AI tools to record calls during the process. This helps us give you our full attention in the conversation and ensures we can review discussions accurately.
Equal Opportunities & Data Protection
TxODDS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive respectful workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.
We take data protection seriously. Any personal information shared during the application process will be handled in line with applicable privacy laws.
Key Skills
- Spring
- .NET
- C/C++
- Go
- React
- OOP
- C#
- AWS
- Data Structures
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
About Company
We have spent 20+ years creating a market leading global delivery platform for low latency streamed odds data. TXODDS specialises in the aggregation of sports betting data and distribution of FAST, ACCURATE ODDS via betting odds API feeds and providing historical data to the global sp ... View more
