The Team

OpenBet is a global leader in betting and gaming entertainment, trusted by over 200 partners to create memorable winning moments for millions of players worldwide. From processing bets during iconic events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl to pioneering next-gen products like BetBuilder, we continuously redefine the player experience with high-quality content, cutting-edge technology, and advanced player protection tools.

For over 25 years, our unbeatable platform has powered the most recognizable betting brands, ensuring peak performance with 100% uptime, unmatched scale, and speed. With 85 licenses, 20 World Lottery Association operators on our customer roster, and a team of 1,200+ experts across 14 countries, we remain at the heart of the industry.

The Goal

OpenBet is looking for a talented Senior React Engineer to work on the next generation of

online sports betting platforms.

Our product and engineering teams ensure that the OpenBet Sportsbook product continuously

evolves for our global clients, keeping them at the cutting edge of the market.

As a Senior React Engineer with the OpenBet product engineering team, you’ll contribute to

our sportsbook platform. You will utilise a variety of technologies, and gain and share valuable

skillsets associated with highly available, high transaction systems. At OpenBet you will receive

the support and training needed to succeed and progress your career at pace, with a strong

promote from within culture for those that are proactive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities :

• Development of new User Interface features and functionality for products and services, including Javascript callbacks and functions for 3rd party use
• Ensuring code quality is maintained for products and services delivered by the team the Software Engineer is working with
• Active participant in reviews for products and services delivered across the wider product team
• Mentorship of less experienced Software Engineers
• Work as part of a self-organizing SCRUM team to develop new features and functionality for high volume, large scale betting websites
• Design solutions that are modular, scalable, extendable and portable
• Work with Product Owners and designers to create great a UX to the platform end users
• Proactively identify and address areas of material improvement, notably around UI performance and code complexity
• Active understanding of solutions architecture and design, including KPI definition
• Supporting the Development Manager, Tech Leads and Head of Operational Excellence to ensure continuous quality improvement in the development teams
• Ensure that all team members have a clear understanding of the overall front-end architecture and design components, in the context of meeting product requirements

The Player

• At minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience developing commercial, large-scale web
• application
• Extensive and demonstrable experience understanding of: Web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
• Server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and JSS
• Client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks
• Asynchronous request handling, partial page updates using internet data protocols and services (RESTful/JSON, SOAP, WS-*, HTTP)
• Demonstrable deep knowledge of ReactJS/Redux and at least one other advanced Javascript framework, like AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS etc
• Extensive understanding of general UX principles for web applications, including responsive and adaptive design principles
• A good understanding of SEO principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to peer groups
• Excellent teamwork skills, capable of supervising a small sub team or deputizing in a management role

It would also be great to see these skills/experiences as well:

• Some knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate
• etc.)
• General understanding of the use of Docker, Ansible, Jenkins and Git (Stash)
• Experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) website design
• Experience with React Native
• Experience with Webdriver.io automation framework
• Familiarity with Drupal 8 or any other common internet PHP based CMS
• Some experience with TDD and / or BDD
• General scripting skills: Bash, Perl, Python, Javascript etc.

What’s the Score?

Why OpenBet?

• The Playground: Join a team of innovators, disruptors, and game-changers who are reshaping the future of betting and gaming.
• The Mission: Be part of a mission-driven organization that's committed to revolutionizing the way the world plays.
• The Impact: Make a real impact on the world stage, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends boundaries and inspires generations to come.
• The Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, where every idea is welcomed, every voice is heard, and every dream is encouraged.
• The Future: Join us on the journey to build the future of betting and gaming, one game-changing innovation at a time.

What we can offer YOU:

• Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow
• Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go!
• And if that’s not enough; enjoy flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress and enhance your career

At OpenBet, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity, embracing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. Join us in shaping the future of iGaming, where diversity isn't just celebrated—it's celebrated.