Develop and operate full-stack web applications across the complete software lifecycle, including ideation, design, prototyping, development, deployment, maintenance, and support. Build scalable frontend and backend solutions using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, microservices, event-based architecture, and GCP. Collaborate directly with stakeholders, independently deliver projects, and contribute to deployment and continuous development practices.
The ideal candidate will have good experience in web application UI development, developing backend microservices, and event-based architecture. We are happy to meet developers with a particular interest in a subset of the whole stack but as a cross-functional team we need you to have working knowledge of the whole stack.
We have a microservice web application we use to manage an array of our front and middle office systems. This application is at the heart of our whole operation. Our engineering team works on a full development and operation model, we are seeking an experienced full stack developer to join that team.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of GCP-hosted systems, including infrastructure decisions, resource usage and cloud costs.
- Translate high-level business requirements into reliable systems, taking projects from initial scoping through development, deployment and ongoing support.
- Balance business priorities and delivery deadlines with technical debt and long-term maintainability.
- Build and maintain microservice APIs, event-driven services and scheduled background tasks.
- Develop reusable, extensible React components to support a maintainable front-end architecture.
- Write and optimise complex PostgreSQL queries, focusing on performance, efficiency and database load.
- Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements and explain technical decisions.
- Maintain system reliability through automated testing, logging and monitoring.
- Use AI development tools to improve delivery speed while reviewing and validating generated code.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong development experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, React and Python.
- Hands-on GCP experience, particularly with Cloud Run, BigQuery and Pub/Sub, alongside experience using Airflow for workflow orchestration.
- Strong PostgreSQL skills, including complex queries, query optimisation and database performance.
- Experience delivering reliable applications independently from limited initial requirements.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with sound judgement when balancing business needs and technical trade-offs.
- Experience with version control, collaborative development and reliable deployment practices.
- A Computer Science degree, a related technical qualification or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with SCSS.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerised applications.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience developing mobile applications using React Native.
Benefits
- Salary depending on experience.
- Annual discretionary performance bonus.
- Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and exciting industry.
- Flexible working hours, particularly during the football calendar.
- 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK bank holidays.
- Private health & dental insurance.
- Optical cover through Aviva.
- Pension plan.
- Gympass membership to over 1900 gyms and wellness businesses.
- Breakfast bought in everyday and lunch bought in twice a week
- Free coffee & snacks at the office.
- Regular team events & socials.
About
Technology is at the heart of our business and has produced consistent and significant results. We are a small but rapidly growing team of mathematicians, data scientists and software engineers constantly striving to refine our world class statistical models while also researching and deploying new ones.Our work bridges three domains, each challenging in its own right - iGaming, quantitative research and software development. This convergence demands a rare blend of skills and creativity to identify and capitalise on inefficiencies across the iGaming landscape. The opportunities are vast, but we are only as good as the people we bring on board.As a startup, we offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll work on impactful projects and have the autonomy to explore new ideas. In-person collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do, and we are always looking for individuals who can contribute their unique perspectives and talents to help us stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry.At White Swan Data, we recognise that building a diverse and inclusive workforce within a highly technical field presents both opportunities and challenges. We recognise the value that a variety of perspectives can bring to innovation, problem-solving, and business success. A team composed of individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking fosters creativity, enhances decision-making, and ultimately strengthens our ability to tackle complex challenges.
White Swan Data London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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