Software Architect, FanDuel

About Betfair Romania Development

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values

The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.

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

About FanDuel

FanDuel is a leading force in the sports-tech entertainment industry, redefining how fans engage with their favourite sports, teams, and leagues. As the premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel operates across multiple verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media.

Exposure to emerging innovative technologies in business applications is an advantage!

Role Overview

This position involves working with and being part of a cross-skilled Java, Web, Android and iOS development team and will have regular contact with teams looking after other aspects of FanDuel products & tools.

Our Software Architects are part of a community of our most senior engineers focusing on the organizations most complex, ambitious problems. You will take ownership for technical architecture and operational excellence and lead some of the most important bodies of technical work in the organisation. You will be a core contributor to the organizations “north star” technical strategy, working with other engineering leaders to drive decisions around programming languages, architecture, products, tools, approaches and processes.

Free of line management responsibilities you will provide mentorship and guidance to other engineers, acting as a role model and supporting career progression. Everyone on our team has a big part to play.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative architecture initiatives - Partner with diverse engineering teams to align on shared technical strategies that leverage everyone's unique perspectives and expertise
• Champion operational excellence through inclusive practices - Take a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges while fostering an environment where all team members can contribute their problem-solving skills
• Balance technical leadership with mentorship - Maintain coding proficiency while empowering engineers at all career stages to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to architectural decisions
• Advocate for sustainable code quality standards - Promote high-quality practices that are achievable and support team success, recognizing that diverse approaches can lead to excellent outcomes
• Guide strategic decision-making collaboratively - Work alongside teams to navigate technical trade-offs, ensuring all voices are heard when balancing immediate business needs with long-term technology goals
• Foster engineering excellence across all dimensions - Champion best practices in operational excellence, security, and quality while creating inclusive standards that work for diverse team structures
• Cultivate talent and drive continuous improvement - Mentor engineers from all backgrounds, supporting their professional growth and helping them leverage their unique strengths to advance technical knowledge and practices

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required

• 8+ years Java expertise (Java 11+/JavaEE) or similar OOP - We welcome diverse educational and professional backgrounds
• Front-end technology experience (JavaScript, React, NodeJS, mobile) or similar - Gained through formal education, bootcamps, self-study, or professional experience
• Proven system design abilities - Experience building scalable, fault-tolerant, highly available systems across any industry context
• Leadership with diverse teams - Track record influencing technical decisions across 25+ engineers teams, appreciating different communication styles
• Strong CS fundamentals - Complex data structures and algorithms knowledge through formal education, practical experience, or self-directed learning
• Architecture mastery - Expert-level design patterns knowledge applicable to team members with varying experience levels
• Strategic thinking - Balance competing priorities while considering input from diverse stakeholders and team members
• Multilingual programming - Proficiency in Java, Python, or functional/OO languages with openness to learning from colleagues
• Change leadership through influence - Drive operational excellence by building consensus and inspiring teams with different working styles
• Innovation mindset - Enthusiasm for emerging technologies, especially AI, with commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Modern development tools - Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools including GenAI IDEs (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot)

Benefits

• Hybrid & remote working options
• €1,000 per year for self-development
• Company share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year
• 20 days per year to work abroad
• 5 personal days/year
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances
• Customized well-being programmes
• Career growth sessions
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy
• A variety of engaging office events

Key skills/competency

• Java (11+/EE)
• System Design
• Architecture Patterns
• Technical Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Front-end Technologies (React, NodeJS)
• Mobile Development (Android, iOS)
• Cloud Architectures
• Operational Excellence
• Mentorship