Intelligent Automation Optimization Engineer

Intelligent Automation Optimization Engineer at Betfair Romania Development

About Betfair Romania Development

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, boasting over 2,000 employees dedicated to powering the world’s premier sports betting and iGaming brands. From our office in Cluj-Napoca, we deliver exciting, immersive, and secure experiences to more than 18 million global customers. Our success is driven by relentless innovation and a steadfast commitment to excellence, as we manage an unparalleled portfolio of proprietary brands including FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, and Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values

The values we uphold at Betfair Romania Development are fundamental to our team's unique identity. They empower us by giving significance to our contributions and ensure our consistent pursuit of excellence in all endeavors. We are seeking passionate individuals who resonate with our values and are committed to making a tangible impact.

• Win together
• Raise the bar
• Got your back
• Own it
• Positive impact

About the Brand: FanDuel

FanDuel stands as a leading innovator in the sports-tech entertainment sector, revolutionizing how fans interact with their cherished sports, teams, and leagues. As North America's foremost gaming destination, FanDuel encompasses a wide array of verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media. Exposure to emerging innovative technologies in business applications is a distinct advantage.

Job Summary

The Intelligent Automation Optimization Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery, optimization, and production deployment of Intelligent Automation solutions. This position primarily involves executing change requests, managing deployments, resolving production issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, all while adhering to established architectural and process guidelines. The engineer will collaborate closely with the Senior Optimization Engineer, Solution Architect, QA Testing Specialists, and various business stakeholders to ensure the development and maintenance of reliable and scalable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Change & Deployment Execution:

• Execute approved change requests, enhancements, and bug fixes for automation solutions.
• Coordinate and perform deployments into production, strictly following established change management practices.
• Support testing and validation activities in close partnership with QA and testing specialists.
• Maintain and update comprehensive documentation for in-production processes with all new or re-engineered updates.

Production Support & Optimization

• Troubleshoot and effectively resolve production issues for existing automations.
• Implement targeted optimizations to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability of solutions.
• Participate in re-engineering efforts for live automations under senior guidance.

Backlog & Intake Support

• Assist with the evaluation of incoming change requests and identified bugs.
• Provide critical technical input regarding feasibility, estimated effort, and potential risks.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all changes, fixes, and deployment outcomes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work effectively with product owners, developers, and business teams to clarify requirements.
• Communicate status updates, potential risks, and identified blockers clearly and proactively.
• Escalate complex issues or architectural concerns to appropriate channels.

Best Practices & Continuous Improvement

• Adhere to established standards for version control, code quality, and deployment processes.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve automation reliability, deployment efficiency, and overall operational processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

3–5 years in software development, automation, or optimization roles.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with C#, Python, UiPath, Power Automate, and similar tools.
• Working knowledge of version control systems like GitHub and CI/CD concepts.
• Change & Deployment: Proven experience supporting or executing production deployments.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot automation failures and production defects.
• Communication: Strong ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligent Automation or RPA solutions in a production environment.
• Exposure to AI/ML tools or automation orchestration platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Relevant automation or cloud certifications for platforms such as AWS, UiPath, Databricks, or Salesforce.

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on tasks.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and production-focused environment.
• Collaborative team player who is receptive to feedback.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues and opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Hybrid & remote working options to promote flexibility.
• €1,000 per year for self-development and continuous learning.
• Company share scheme, allowing you to invest in our success.
• 25 days of annual leave per year for rest and rejuvenation.
• 20 days per year available for working abroad.
• 5 personal days per year for your individual needs.
• Flexible benefits covering travel, sports, and hobbies.
• Extended health, dental, and travel insurances for comprehensive coverage.
• Customized well-being programmes to support your holistic health.
• Career growth sessions to help chart your professional path.
• Access to thousands of online courses through Udemy.
• A variety of engaging office events for team building and enjoyment.

Disclaimer

We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we foster a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. You do not need to meet all listed requirements to apply for this role. If you require any adjustments to make this role suitable for you, please let us know, and we will endeavor to accommodate them. We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

By submitting your application online, you consent to your details being used to progress your application for employment. If successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If unsuccessful, we will retain your details for up to three years to consider you for prospective roles within the company.

Key skills/competency

• Intelligent Automation
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• C# Programming
• Python Programming
• UiPath
• Power Automate
• GitHub Version Control
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Troubleshooting
• Production Deployment