Job description 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 doing
Ensure 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 sharing
Who we are looking for
Experience 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 development
What we offer
Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of our 888 William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer-
Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemesHybrid 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-up!Holiday entitlement: You’ll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthdayPerks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailersFamily support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilitiesHealth & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work schemeTravel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commutingHealthcare: We prioritise the health and well-being of you and your loved ones, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind
More about evoke
We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke. 
At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on 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.
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At evoke, we prioritize 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.
Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.