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By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging, and entertaining gaming experience.\nAs the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com\nHere at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.\nReady to level up your career?\nPlaytech’s Billing Tech Team is looking for a proactive and motivated Software Engineer to join the team on a part-time basis as Military Leave Cover. In this role, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of Python-based applications, work on both frontend and backend solutions, and participate in different stages of the software development lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and internal stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.\nTo ensure a successful onboarding experience and close collaboration with the team, employees are expected to work from the office five days per week during the first 6 months of probation. Following the probation period, the role transitions to a hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.\n Your influential mission. You will...\nDevelop, maintain, and enhance Python-based applications while collaborating with team members on solution design and implementation\nContribute to the development of both frontend and backend features\nParticipate in different stages of the software development lifecycle\nWrite clean, maintainable, and testable code while continuously developing your engineering skills\nCreate and maintain unit tests to support application quality and reliability\nAssist with application monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution\nParticipate in requirements discussions, solution design, and the preparation of technical documentation\nProvide technical support to internal users when required\nWork closely with the team to solve technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions\n Components for success. You...\nBring 2+ years of experience in software development\nHave solid hands-on experience with Python development and software engineering best practices\nHave hands-on experience working with SQL and relational databases\nHave experience developing and supporting web applications\nHold an IT-related university degree or equivalent education, or are currently studying in a relevant field\nUnderstand core software development principles and have basic knowledge of Agile methodologies\nDemonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills\nCommunicate effectively in spoken and written English\nAre motivated, curious, eager to learn, and comfortable collaborating with others\nTake ownership of assigned tasks and are open to feedback and continuous development\nYou'll get extra points for...\nBasic knowledge or hands-on experience with the Django framework\nFamiliarity with Oracle databases\nPrevious practical experience with Python through internships, university projects, personal projects, or commercial development\nBasic exposure to both frontend and backend development\n Billing Tech Team\nPlaytech’s Billing Tech Team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving Playtech’s Billing tools platform, supporting reliable and efficient billing processes across the business.\nOur mission is to build secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions through automation, optimization, and continuous improvement, while ensuring alignment with Playtech’s Security and Data Governance standards. We work closely with internal teams to solve complex technical challenges and transform billing data into meaningful reports and insights that support business needs.\nPlaytech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. 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