Mustard Systems is a team of roughly 65 people dedicated to developing market leading sports models and trading strategies. Applications of our research are widespread across multiple sectors including betting, insurance, finance and the media, as well as giving advice to coaches and owners of sporting teams. Our aim is to predict sport as accurately as possible, and we achieve this by combining large, rapidly changing datasets with home grown software and statistical models.
We enjoy a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, offering fresh challenges which are both rewarding and enjoyable. Our ambitions are high, aiming to create best-in-class systems in a highly competitive field. In the coming year, we will be working on expanding our trading strategies and data feeds.
We are looking for a hands-on Team Lead to spearhead the development and optimization of our bet placement strategies and how these are visualized by the Trading team.
About The Team
The Execution Team:
- Designs and builds core bet placement strategies; including autotraders, bet distribution engines and trading UIs to support traders in visualising complex trading situations.
- Builds robust and reliable safety mechanisms, for example around limiting our exposure.
- Builds libraries to underpin these strategies and to support prototypes designed and written by quantitative analysts and traders.
- Collaborates closely with the developers of the core trading platform to ensure data availability and placement options are supported.
Our current team consists of four developers with 2 to 5 years of experience, specializing in Python backend development and with additional expertise in building frontends using TypeScript.
As the Team Lead, you will:Strategic Planning & Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Managers and Product Owners to scope and prioritize tasks, considering: business goals, timelines, scalability, and maintainability.
- Develop and communicate a long-term strategy for the bet placement systems, maximizing their value to end users.
- Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks throughout the development cycle to ensure smooth, efficient delivery from design to deployment.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
- Be hands-on: take on tasks, actively solve problems and contribute to delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering technical skills and growth within the team.
- Anticipate potential technical challenges and devise proactive, effective solutions.
- Lead architecture decisions that align with Mustard's standards and ensure these are well understood across the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, quants, and traders, to improve the effectiveness of our systems with a focus on flexibility, speed, and accuracy.
Our Core Tech Stack
- Languages: Python (Python 3.10+), JavaScript and TypeScript for frontend.
- Tools: RabbitMQ and ZeroMQ for messaging; PostgreSQL for data storage; Websockets for frontend communication.
- Environment: Linux servers.
- Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix.
RequirementsWhat we're looking for:
- At least 5 years' experience in a Software Development role, with solid Python expertise and a track record of building robust, high-quality solutions.
- At least 1 year in a leadership position, with a history of successfully guiding teams and projects to impactful outcomes.
- Experience in designing and sustaining technical solutions that pragmatically address complex, real-world business challenges.
- Clear and impactful communication skills, capable of translating intricate technical topics and business challenges into actionable insights.
BenefitsWhy join Mustard Systems?
- Work on cutting-edge systems in a competitive and innovative field.
- Collaborate with a smart, driven team, where your contributions directly impact business performance.
- Opportunity to drive the company's technical direction and double its revenue in the next three years.
Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and significant bonus potential (up to 30%).
- Enhanced pension match with salary sacrifice option.
- Health insurance and life assurance.
- Sabbatical leave after five years.
- 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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