Senior Android Security Software Developer, Fraud at bet365

Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Android Security, Threat Modelling, Anti-Cheat Mechanisms, Low-Level Systems Programming, Reverse Engineering, C/C++, Kotlin, Data Integrity, Encryption Algorithms, Secure Key Management, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Identification, Communication Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Technical Leadership, Mentorship

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

Company Description At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak. We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide. Job Description As a Senior Security Software Developer, you will spearhead the Company’s mobile security initiatives, architecting resilient defences and mentoring teams to outsmart today’s advanced threats. Within the fraud site defence team, you will be a strategic leader in our security operations on our Android platform. You will not only confront sophisticated hackers and reverse engineers, but also shape and drive the evolution of our mobile security landscape. In this role, you are expected to architect cutting-edge anti-tamper and anti-cheat measures across our Android native and companion apps, whilst ensuring critical data integrity such as GPS, against evolving spoofing techniques. In addition to your technical acumen, your track record in leading security initiatives and mentoring junior team members, will play a key role in fostering a proactive security culture. This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy. Qualifications Demonstrated mastery in securing Android platforms, including advanced threat modelling and the design of sophisticated anti-cheat mechanisms. Excellent command of low-level systems programming and operating system internals. Extensive experience in reverse engineering, ARM assembly knowledge is advantageous. Skilled in C/C++ for native security development, complemented by robust working knowledge of Kotlin for establishing secure, high-performance mobile applications. Proven experience in architecting, implementing, and continuously evolving state of the art anti-tamper and defence systems. Demonstrable ability to lead, coach, and inspire security engineering teams, driving best practices and ensuring continuous knowledge sharing. In-depth understanding of encryption algorithms, secure key management and cutting-edge approaches in secure coding and risk reduction. Forward-thinking hacker mindset, with a passion for identifying vulnerabilities before they are exploited. Excellent communication skills to work efficiently with development, infrastructure, and information security teams, ensuring seamless integration of security features. Creative approach to security challenges with a relentless drive to stay ahead of emerging threat landscapes. Additional Information Leading initiatives to identify, analyse, and reverse engineer sophisticated exploits, vulnerabilities, and cheat mechanisms, formulating and executing robust countermeasures. Defining, designing and implementing advanced, scalable anti-tamper and anti-cheat systems for mobile applications, ensuring adherence to the highest security standards. Developing and enforcing strategies to maintain data integrity such as unaltered GPS data, against spoofing and tampering attempts. Pioneering new methods from memory protection to code obfuscation, to pre-empt and mitigate potential exploits. Collaborating with software development, information security, and infrastructure teams to integrate robust security features, setting strategic direction on secure development practices. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and proactive threat mitigation. Assessing emerging threat vectors and hacker tactics, then updating and refining security strategies and policies to maintain the Company’s competitive edge. Guiding the creation and maintenance of advanced tools and scripts for real-time detection, threat analysis, and rapid incident response. Championing the adoption of cutting-edge security standards and practices, ensuring our mobile platforms meet both internal and industry regulatory requirements. By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice - https://www.bet365careers.com/privacy-policy At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Security Software Developer, you will lead mobile security initiatives and architect defenses against advanced threats. You will also mentor teams and shape the evolution of the mobile security landscape.