Associate Software Engineer - Fixed Term Contract

Your tribe

We’re looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The Sports Super Tribe is comprised of 5 self-sufficient tribes, encompassing over 60 squads of Engineers, QA, and associated roles across Porto, Dublin and Leeds. Together, we are dedicated to delivering fast, distinctive, dynamic, and trusted sports betting experiences, each tribe driven by a clear vision to develop best-in-class customer experiences.

As part of this role, you’ll be working with the Reward and Free to Play tribe, aiming to deliver fast, innovative, and trusted experiences that enhance player enjoyment, provide valuable rewards, and engage our customers by elevating the sport

Your team

You’ll join a supportive team that understands the Play and Reward technology and is focused on delivering high-quality products that create engaging customer experiences. The team provides operational support for the SBG Free to Play apps (web, mobile, and native), as well as the Sports Generosity systems across our UKI region brands: Sky Betting and Gaming, Paddy Power, Betfair, and Betfair International / Brazil.

What you'll do

As an Associate Software Engineer – Frontend , you will work alongside experienced developers as part of a collaborative Software Development team. You’ll support the team by helping to analyse requirements from the Product Owner and assist in the design and development of frontend solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing maintainable and well-structured frontend code under guidance.
• Writing unit tests and contributing to the quality of the codebase.
• Participating in team discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews.
• Pair programming/ shadowing/ mentorship to support learning through doing.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of features and performance.
• Keeping documentation up to date and learning about automation opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to learn from skilled engineers while building your technical expertise and contributing to meaningful projects.

How you'll do It

- Familiarity or hands-on experience with React, PHP, Node.js, or JavaScript is highly valued.

- You don’t need to know everything — a good foundation in frontend development and a willingness to learn is what matters most.

- You’ll also get exposure to technologies across the stack, including Java, TypeScript, AWS, Kafka, Spring, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

- Experience (or interest) in working with high-traffic, scalable platforms.

- Developing an understanding of client-server protocols like SOAP and REST APIs.

- Awareness of basic design patterns and reusable code practices.

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, open to feedback, and ready to grow within a collaborative environment. Strong communication, teamwork, and a problem-solving mindset are just as important as your technical skills.

You’ll be part of a team that values support, learning, and high standards — and we’re here to help you thrive.

Tech Stack

- React, PHP, Node.js, and JavaScript

- Other technologies in our stack Include Java, TypeScript, AWS, Kafka, Spring, MySQL, and Kubernetes.

What’s in it for you:

- Flexible ways of working – home or office, it’s your choice!

- £1,000 learning fund

- Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)

- Pension contribution scheme

- Private healthcare

- Access to thousands of Udemy courses

- Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme

- 16 hours paid volunteering time per year

- Unlimited holiday