Software Development Engineer I

Purpose Of Role

Ivy is a leading tech provider for one of the world’s biggest gaming and entertainment companies. The sheer scale we now operate at, is exhilarating and irresistible. Our world-class software and digital experiences are used by millions of consumers around the world. We facilitate billions of transactions to head even some of the biggest technology giants. Working on global products means our teams get to work with people across the world and experience different cultures. There is a real sense of belonging to a brand that is becoming globally recognized. So, when it comes to our software, only the brightest minds will do.

This means that not only do you get to work for a dynamic organization delivering pioneering technology, gaming and business solutions, you can also have an exciting and entertaining career. At Ivy, Bright Minds Shine Brighter.

At Ivy, we provide cutting-edge software and support services to some of the world’s biggest online gaming companies. We develop technology that enables popular gaming brands to grow and offer a great digital experience to all our users.

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software features within their specialized technical domain (Backend/Frontend). They work to create and enhance software components of middle complexity.

Main

Key responsibilities :

• Possesses high level of proficiency of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Assumes responsibility for delivering well-defined, moderately complex features in alignment with defined specifications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in debugging and resolving issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Possesses foundational knowledge to software design for both new features and bug fixes.
• Possesses a strong grasp of the tools, processes, and standards utilized within Entain.
• Build high-quality, clean, scalable, and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software development life cycle.
• Develops the ability to discern when to seek assistance versus when to invest additional effort in a task.
• Actively engages in all of the team's scheduled meetings and processes.
• Strives to become a valued and supportive team member.
• Remains informed about the execution metrics of their team, understanding their significance and how they are measured.
• Acts as the initial on-call responder for the software their team manages.
• Maintains awareness of the entire story lifecycle (development, testing, production, fixes, improvements), while seeking additional support from their team as they deepen their expertise.
• Collaborates consistently by working closely with other team members, actively contributing to the delivery of features and fixes.
• Initiates participation in the RFC (Request for Comments) process by offering comments or suggestions.
• Plays a supportive role in the onboarding process by sharing context and pairing with new junior team members.
• Begins mentoring or providing guidance to Level 1 team members.
  
  

Essential

• Expert in Java programming with exposure to modern Java language features and frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge in Problem-Solving capability in a distributed architecture.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in object-oriented design, design patterns & principles.
• Proficient in Software Development Lifecycle, a process that encompasses planning, designing, coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications, ensuring a systematic and efficient approach to development.
• Exposure in working with performant, high frequency, low latency, scalable, and highly available applications.
• Exhibit expert skills in Algorithms, Data Structures, and an understanding of time and space complexity.
• Expert skills in database concepts, including SQL, tables, indexes, and migrations, while writing and debugging moderately complex queries.
• Build and maintain features by integrating APIs and use modern tools like Swagger for documentation.
• Exhibit talent for crafting exceptional code and adhering to clean code practices with industry leading technologies.
• Participate in troubleshooting production issues using observability tools.
• Embrace Agile Development principles, following an iterative and flexible approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and customer feedback throughout the development process.
• Expert in debugging, resolving bugs within computer programs, software, or systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Version Control Management, tracking and managing changes to software code.
• Advance knowledge with Software Testing processes and tools - Unit testing and load/performance testing.
• Always look towards continuous improvements and process optimization by automating manual mundane tasks via scripting or automation tools.
• Proficient in Agile Development, an iterative and flexible approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and customer feedback throughout the development process.
• Intermediate skills in Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Automation & Orchestration
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and security vulnerability management. Nice to have:  Experience with non-relational databases and/or graph db  Experience with Containers such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Possess foundational knowledge of Cloud computing (any one cloud provider - AWS/AZURE/CP)
  
  

Desired

• Experience in gaming industry
  
  

Competencies / Behaviors

• Team engagement: Builds effective working relationships.
• Collaboration: Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and cross functional teams.
• Learn and Grow: Continuously invest in learning and upskilling technology and business acumen.
• Analytical thinking: Thinks critically, providing well-reasoned insights through a data driven approach.
• Agility: Quickly adapts and remains flexible while managing risks
• Drives performance: Continually raises the bar for oneself (and others)
• Acts with integrity: Embrace Organizations values as an integral part of daily interactions and does the right thing.
• Delivers results: Exhibits strong time management skills, and commitment to delivering tasks on time to the highest quality standards.