Full Stack Software Developer

Job Description

At tombola, we build experiences that bring entertainment to millions of players, powered by technology created by our talented teams. We're passionate about continuous improvement, collaboration, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

As a Full Stack Software Developer within our Game Studio – Operator Platform team, you'll help build and improve the applications and services that support our products and teams. Working across frontend and backend technologies, you'll collaborate with colleagues from across engineering, product, design, and QA to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-focused solutions.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new things, and sharing knowledge with others. Whether you're contributing new features, improving existing systems, or helping shape technical approaches, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What you'll be doing

As a Full Stack Software Developer, you'll:

• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of software solutions across our platform.

• Help improve our codebase through well-considered, maintainable, and scalable changes.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, testers, and product teams to understand requirements and deliver valuable solutions.

• Participate in agile ways of working, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.

• Contribute through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.

• Develop, test, and maintain software across frontend and backend applications.

• Investigate, debug, and resolve issues across services and applications.

• Monitor application health using logs, metrics, and operational tooling.

• Research new technologies, approaches, and ideas, sharing learnings with the wider team.

• Support deployed applications and help identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Create and maintain technical documentation that supports effective knowledge sharing across the team.

What we're looking for

We know that great candidates don't always meet every requirement, so if you're excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Some of the skills and experience that will help you succeed include:

• Experience working within a software development team and contributing to shared codebases.

• The ability to write robust, maintainable, and testable software across frontend and backend technologies.

• An understanding of software development best practices, including testing approaches such as unit and integration testing.

• Experience breaking down complex problems into manageable solutions and delivering work iteratively.

• An understanding of software design principles and collaborative development practices.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss technical concepts with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience working closely with designers, testers, product teams, and other stakeholders.

• An interest in documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

• An awareness of compliance, regulatory, or operational considerations when building software.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of colleagues.

• Experience contributing to technical discussions and helping teams make effective decisions.

• Experience participating in recruitment or interview processes.

• An interest in helping create an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to keep learning. You'll enjoy working as part of a team, sharing ideas, and helping deliver high-quality software that makes a difference.

You'll be someone who values quality, embraces feedback, and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our technology and ways of working.

Why tombola?

At tombola, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered to do their best work.

If you're excited by the opportunity to build great software, solve interesting challenges, and work with talented people, we'd love to hear from you.