Principal Software Development Engineer In Test

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Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we're leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it's your game. So let's win together.

As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for the complete testing lifecycle of highly complex projects or features, encompassing test design, automation development, and production monitoring (including crashes and any production-related issues) within the squad.

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you will work within a cross functional agile team.

Are you ready to be part of our journey to be crowned the undisputed champions of the sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment industry?

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve automation frameworks to maximise maintainability, execution speed, and test coverage,including building new frameworks from the ground up.
• Apply your deep technical expertise to guide teams on best practices, ensuring seamless integration across complex systems and technologies.
• Lead Proofs of Concept (POCs) for new tools, languages, and frameworks, driving innovation and continuous improvement in automation practices.
• Champion quality by leading design and code reviews for test automation and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Ensure predictable, efficient, and high-quality delivery across squads by streamlining processes and automating repetitive tasks.
• Balance quality, delivery speed, and technical debt, making sound prioritisation decisions that support long-term product health.
• Collaborate across squads, Product, and Development teams to solve complex challenges and lead cross-team automation initiatives that elevate engineering standards.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.