Senior Software Engineer

Tabcorp

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About The Position

Step into the action This is a chance to work in the engine room of wagering. Our Core Wagering team builds and runs the backend systems that power betting markets at scale, processing huge volumes of live data and transactions every second. From live sports feeds through to pricing and settlement, our platforms need to be fast, resilient, and always on. As a Senior Software Engineer – Core Wagering, you’ll play a key role in keeping Australia’s most recognisable wagering products running smoothly, while helping evolve a complex, high‑traffic ecosystem that never sleeps. If you care about performance, reliability, and building systems that truly matter on game day, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

• Significant experience building Java‑based backend systems for high‑volume platforms
• Proven capability working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), DevOps practices, and container orchestration
• Strong experience with messaging and publish–subscribe technologies such as Kafka, Redis, or RabbitMQ
• Experience supporting legacy frameworks, including Play Framework, while modernising safely
• Solid mathematical thinking with an understanding of odds, pricing, and wagering concepts

Nice To Haves

• Passion for sport, wagering products, or trading environments is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Design and build high‑traffic backend wagering systems that operate around the clock
• Optimise performance, resilience, and availability across core betting platforms
• Integrate and process live third‑party sports data feeds and messaging streams
• Support pricing models and market creation for fixed odds and pooled betting
• Champion good engineering decisions, code quality, and operational excellence
• Mentor engineers and contribute strong technical leadership without people management

Benefits

• Time for moments that matter - from birthdays to cultural leave, flexible public holidays, and 5 days bonus leave
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for every new parent, no matter your role
• Ticketing to some of the country’s biggest racing and sports events
• Access to our leading wellbeing app and programs to help you be your best
• A range of corporate discounts and special offers with leading retailers
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed