What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud and System Engineer- 12m FTC position at William Hill?
We think we could be a perfect match!Are you excited about working on cutting-edge projects in the online betting space? Do you want to be part of a team building highly reliable, low-latency systems—similar to the transactional systems of top financial institutions, but with a fun twist? Would you like to collaborate with top-notch developers, QA specialists, DevOps engineers, and project managers?Joining us means being at the heart of a technological revolution at one of the world’s most trusted betting and gaming companies. Our projects range from developing widgets to creating desktop and mobile betting sites. Every Saturday, we process thousands of Sportsbook bets per second—comparable to the volume Amazon UK handles on its busiest day. We serve over 20 million users and manage 160 terabytes of data daily. Sound impressive? That’s just the beginning; we have many more challenges ahead.What you will be doingEnsure adherence to industry best practices and standards across infrastructure and applicationsMaintain and advance the Infrastructure-as-Code approach using Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and KubernetesEnsure high availability and reliability of infrastructure and applicationsDevelop automation tools to streamline service and infrastructure managementSupport deployment teams and enhance the development pipelineAutomate the application lifecycle, leveraging DevOps and Continuous Delivery/Deployment practicesDevelop effective tooling, alerts, and response mechanisms to address reliability risksMentor and coach junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharingWho we are looking forExperience as a Cloud & System Engineer in complex environments, hands-on experience with AWS services (ALB, NLB, EC2, ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda, etc.)In-depth understanding of cloud paradigms (IaaS, CaaS, PaaS, microservices), experience in automated deployments, and managing scalable infrastructure with tools like Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or SaltExperience with containerized services (Docker), Blue/Green and Canary deployment strategies, managing infrastructure as code, and building highly automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, SonarQube)Knowledge of distributed systems, performance and availability challenges, scripting (Bash, Python, Ruby), Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban), and willingness to provide rotational on-call support. Advantageous if you have certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or prior experience in software developmentWhat we offer Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the Grand Parade family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some fantastic benefits on offer – Financial You’ll be compensated a competitive base salary and benefitsHealthcare We prioritise your health and well-being, offering fully paid private healthcare via Lux MedLife assurance Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind with a company-sponsored life assurance plan Wellbeing events Including workshops, webinars; Psychological Helpline for you and your loved ones; access to psychological platforms such as UnmindSocial activities We love a chance to share knowledge and have fun, coordinating meetups, quality questions events and hackathonsFree parking You’ll have access to underground parking space for cars, motorcycles and bikesOther perks Fully paid Multisport pass or MyBenefit cafeteria points, employee referral program, and an extra day off for your birthday. We also offer free English and Polish classes for our colleaguesHybrid working Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-upMore about Grand Parade We’re a business that embraces change and progress. With a rich history behind us, we’ve learned a lot and have led the industry in many ways. Now part of evoke, we are marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business. Our culture is all about creating great experiences, for both our customers and our people. You’ll benefit from flexibility and trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you. By investing in you, we’ll raise our game. Across all that we do, we aim for excellence, encourage creativity, and have fun. Apply At Grand Parade, we prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth. We win together by working as one inclusive team to achieve great things. So, what’s next? The first step in the recruitment process is to submit your online application, which will be followed by an initial screening call with our Talent Acquisition team, and if successful, you will then be invited to interview. Apply today to kickstart your application with the Grand Parade family!
