Bally's Interactive
Job Description
Frontend Developer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Location: London (hybrid working 2 days a week in office)
Who we are
Bally’s Interactive is the digital arm of one of the world’s leading entertainment providers, with tens of millions of players across the globe and an unmatched ecosystem of products spanning across the sports betting, iGaming, free-to-play, and daily fantasy spectrum.
Our brands and sites include market movers and shakers like Bally Bet, Vera&John, Virgin Games, Jackpotjoy and many more. We make our mark by embracing the diversity of our global team, challenging ourselves, and striving to make a difference for our players.
Well, what about the team?
You will be joining a dynamic, collaborative engineering team that thrives on building high-performance applications. We are a supportive but fast-moving group that values open communication, technical excellence, and strong team bonds. This role is perfect for a self-motivated developer who loves collaborating in person, sharing ideas, and bouncing energy off teammates in the office to build great software together.
So, what will you be doing?
As a mid-level Frontend Developer, you will hit the ground running to deliver high-quality web applications built with React. Your work will directly impact a critical, time-sensitive group of daily users. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing, scaling, and maintaining robust React applications.
- Implementing new features, updating existing functionalities, and swiftly troubleshooting or debugging issues.
- Participating in constructive code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and optimize performance.
- Collaborating closely with the team to translate application design and architecture requirements into clean, maintainable code.
- Utilizing your problem-solving skills to independently unblock technical challenges.
And what will you need?
Experience:
- 3+ years of professional experience in front-end web development utilizing ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Strong experience in application state management (e.g., Redux), alongside a deep understanding of Redux and Observer patterns.
- Proven experience working with Web Sockets and GraphQL.
- Hands-on experience integrating with third-party APIs.
- A solid grasp of OOP & SOLID concepts, as well as general software/application design and architecture.
- Proficiency with unit and functional testing frameworks (e.g., Jest).
- Solid experience with source control using Git.
- A proven track record of working effectively in environments alongside diverse developers of varying experience levels.
Skills & Behaviours:
- Passion & Quality: Highly passionate about front-end development, modern web standards, and best practices with a keen eye for detail.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate technical concepts clearly.
- Collaboration: An easy-going, open-minded teammate who respects diverse opinions, values team-building, and enjoys working in an office environment.
- Initiative: A proactive "go-getter" who uses their initiative to solve problems and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
- Growth Mindset: Curiously driven to learn every day, adapt quickly, and expand your technical skill set.
This is what you'll get
Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location, but here’s a taste of what may be on offer:
- Annual leave
- Pension plan
- Health insurance
- Company share scheme
- Volunteering days
- Home office allowance
- Wellness or Gym allowance
DNA / Values
At Bally’s Interactive, we are driven by a set of core values that we like to call our DNA. We strive to embody our DNA and keep them at the heart of everything we do!
We are Always Ready to embrace change, adapt, and do what it takes to delight our customers. We believe that You Make the Difference, which is what gives our players the best experience and keeps them coming back. We are All One Team, looking out for each other, respecting diversity while connecting through a common purpose. Our teams are Learning Every Day by showing constant curiosity and the drive to learn from successes, mistakes, new experiences, and the people around us. At Bally’s we Love to Lead by thinking differently, seeking innovation, and always looking for ways to raise our game.
Equal Opportunities
At Bally’s Interactive, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to us, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success, this is our superpower.
We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, political opinion or disability.