Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

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 SDET, you will be responsible for the complete 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 their squad.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, 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:

• Significantly enhances automation code structure and framework or design and implement from scratch, focusing on improving maintainability, execution speed, and coverage. 
• Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in a specific technology area while maintaining a working understanding of how related systems interact with their technology stack.
• Takes the lead in conducting Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new languages or frameworks within their technical focus area.
• Leads the design and code review process for test automation, actively seeking and providing constructive criticism.
• Ensures predictability, quality, and efficiency in their squad's delivery or deliveries of multiple squads they are overseeing. 
• Automates repetitive manual tasks to boost personal/team productivity.
• Prioritizes and recognizes the importance of addressing maintenance and technical debt within the automation framework.
• Escalates challenges that fall outside their control but have an impact on the squad's delivery.
• Makes work prioritization decisions with a clear understanding of the trade-offs between quality, technical debt, and timely delivery.
• Collaborates closely with developers during code reviews and offers recommendations for enhancing test coverage at the appropriate level.
• Leads collaborative efforts with other squads in their pod and collaborates with Product and Development counterparts to address issues impacting their squad's delivery.
• Actively participates in the prioritization of cross-squad automation initiatives and assumes a leadership role within their own squads.

• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably TypeScript or JavaScript
• Strong experience in the creation of Test Automation Frameworks using Playwright or Selenium
• Experience in API testing
• Strong understanding of the SDLC, agile methodologies, and experience with CI/CD processes.
• Advanced in Test Strategy and Test Management
• Knowledge of OOP principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

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

• Group Bonus Plan
• Private Medical Insurance – Personal Cover
• Food vouchers – 150 BGN per month 
• Dental Allowance – 200 BGN per year, 100 BGN during probation 
• Annual Holiday – 25 days annually, plus local public holidays 
• Additional ‘It’s Your Game’ day off 
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development 
• Volunteering (2 additional days)
• Life Insurance
• Personal Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Multi-Sport Card – Self Contribution 
• Hybrid working – 2+ days in the office per week 
• Christmas bonus
• Transport cost assistance
• Utilities cost assistance
• Sharesave Scheme 
• Paid subscription to the mental wellbeing app Unmind 
• Amazing social events and Christmas party 

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.

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