Software Development Engineer II
Summary
Backend Software Development Engineer II at Entain (a major online gaming/betting group), based in Hyderabad on a hybrid schedule. Builds moderate-complexity Java backend features across the SDLC — design, coding, debugging, on-call, and mentoring — using SQL databases, APIs, Docker/Kubernetes, microservices, and CI/CD.
As a Software Development Engineer II, you'll develop software features for Backend applications. The job will be Hybrid workplace.
Reporting to the Tech Lead, you'll be an important member of the Product & Tech Team, focusing on delivering moderate complexity features throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Are you ready to be part of our journey to deliver excellence and collaborate with one of the world's biggest online gaming and entertainment groups?
What you will do
- Design well-defined features according to specifications.
- Debug and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments.
- Create high-quality, scalable, and reusable code following best practices.
- Participate in meetings, improve the RFC process, and support team programs.
- Be an initial on-call responder for managed software and mentor junior engineers.
- Help with hiring processes and collaborate with team members.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and support the onboarding of new team members.
- 3+ years of experience in Java, including modern features and frameworks.
- You can demonstrate clean coding practices and industry-leading technologies.
- Proficient in automation, process optimisation, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Have a role in mentoring and contributing to team dynamics.
- Skills within distributed architectures and object-oriented design.
- Proficient in algorithms, data structures, and software development principles.
- 3+ years of experience with database concepts (SQL, indexing, migrations) and API integration.
- Experience with application monitoring, logging, version control, and testing.
- Knowledge of continuous integration/deployment, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and secure coding practices.
- Familiar with microservices, event-driven architectures, and Agile development principles.
Additional information
At Entain India, we offer a strong package and the support people need to make an impact. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:
- Safe home pickup and home drop.
- A regular bonus and a great pension.
- 24 days of annual leave.
- Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
- Life assurance and Income Protection.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
- INR 3,000 per month Communication allowance.
- Up to INR 16,000 per year in Crèche expenses (children under 3).
Diversity and equal opportunities:
As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they belong.
We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates, and respects individual differences. Whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here and the space to do your best work.
Our diverse internal networks provide the support for you to express your views and make a positive difference, all for the good of entertainment.