Principal Software Engineer - Framework & Services

The Principal Software Engineer - Framework & Services at Entain is responsible for leading complex projects from design through to deployment. This includes improving code architecture, ensuring high-performance web applications using .NET Core and Angular, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Candidates for the Principal Software Engineer role at Entain should possess strong frontend skills, deep expertise in the .NET Framework/Core, and proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases. Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools is also essential to ensure smooth project delivery.

Entain promotes a culture of inclusivity, support, and recognition. In addition to a competitive salary, employees are offered healthcare support, bonus opportunities, and development resources. This positions Entain as a desirable workplace dedicated to recognizing individual talents.

Entain is committed to professional development. The Principal Software Engineer will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, engage in hiring processes, and participate in projects that challenge and expand their technical skills in an environment that encourages innovation and learning.

The Principal Software Engineer at Entain will primarily work with .NET Core, Angular, and various cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Git and CI/CD pipelines is also crucial to ensure effective project management and collaboration.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you've utilized .NET technologies, detailing your role, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Discuss your understanding of the framework's best practices to underline your technical proficiency.

Discuss techniques you've implemented in past projects, such as optimizing code, using load balancing, or integrating caching strategies. Highlight your analytical skills in detecting bottlenecks and your proactive approach in addressing these challenges.

Share examples of mentorship programs or initiatives you’ve taken. Highlight your communication style and how you encourage feedback and learning through code reviews and collaborative problem-solving efforts.

Discuss your experience with Scrum and Kanban, emphasizing your role in facilitating stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Illustrate how Agile principles help you deliver projects effectively and maintain team engagement.

Elaborate on specific projects where you implemented cloud technologies. Focus on how cloud services enhanced performance, reliability, and scalability of applications within the production environment.

Discuss the importance of security in development and give examples of security best practices you've adopted in your projects (e.g., OWASP principles). Explain how you assess and address potential security risks proactively.

Frame your answer to cover the project's objectives, the role you played, the technologies used, and the final results. Don’t forget to highlight lessons learned that improved your future project delivery.

Emphasize the importance of clear and thorough documentation for both current and future teams. Discuss your strategies for maintaining documentation throughout the project lifecycle and how it ensures sustainability and knowledge sharing.

Discuss the values of communication, collaboration, and respect within cross-functional teams. Share examples of how you foster relationships with non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.

Explain how you prioritize tasks based on both current project needs and long-term maintainability. Talk about frameworks you've used to assess technical debt and how you communicate its implications to stakeholders.