This is a role for someone who's just getting started — and is genuinely excited about where that journey could take them.

We're not looking for someone who's got it all figured out. We're looking for someone curious, ambitious, and hungry to grow. Platform development at tombola means working on the systems that power one of the UK's biggest gaming sites — built entirely in-house, by people who care about doing things properly.

You'll learn from experienced developers, contribute to real work from day one, and be part of a team that takes quality seriously — without taking itself too seriously.

If you've got some programming foundations and a genuine passion for a career in software, this is a great place to build one.

What you'll be doing 🧠

• Writing code and contributing to real tombola codebases — from your first week

• Participating in agile ceremonies — standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming

• Getting stuck in through pair programming, pull requests, and code reviews

• Debugging issues and helping to keep our applications healthy

• Learning how to break down problems and deliver work incrementally

• Growing your understanding of testing, quality, and good engineering practices

What we're looking for 👀

Skills matter more than experience here. We'd love to see:

• Some programming experience — whether that's through study, side projects, bootcamp, or a first role

• A genuine interest in how software is built and how it can be done better

• Enthusiasm for learning and taking on new challenges

• Good communication — you'll be working with people across tech and beyond

• A collaborative mindset — we build things together at tombola

Why tombola? ❤️

We're not your typical tech company. Everything we build is in-house, which means you'll get real exposure to real problems — not just tickets on a board.

We invest in our people. Everyone gets access to training, conference opportunities, and a team that genuinely wants to help you grow. Technology decisions are never top-down here — great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone gets a voice.

Plus, we've got great benefits — take a look at what's on offer on our careers site.

At tombola we know that our differences make us stronger. We're committed to creating opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from all backgrounds — so even if you don't tick every box, please apply.