New FanDuel partnership to produce hundreds of tasks
24 May 2022
Hundreds of brand-new jobs are set to be produced under a new collaboration between Scottish software designer xDesign and US-based sports gaming huge FanDuel.
Under the deal, the two companies have actually committed to creating a total of 400 functions - a lot of them in Edinburgh and Glasgow - by the end of 2022.
They will also invest ₤ 250,000 a year in new skill into the market.
Edinburgh-based xDesign has provided FanDuel with product and engineering support for the past 18 months.
Under the multi-year deal, xDesign will boost its team dealing with the FanDuel account in Leeds and Edinburgh by 40 individuals to 120.
It is likewise prepares to add 150 personnel to its existing headcount of 200 by the end of 2022.
FanDuel, which was established in Edinburgh but is now owned by sports betting and video gaming group Flutter Entertainment, aims to create 250 engineering tasks this promotion code year.
The company currently which offers sportsbook, fantasy sports, online casino and online horse race wagering items. It said the new staff would have the ability to work at its offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Atlanta.
Tech abilities gap
Euan Andrews, chief executive of xDesign, said: "Purchasing people and developing a platform for future tech skill is a must to take on the ever-widening tech abilities gap.
"While task creation and development form a big part of this partnership, engagement and support for those at the early phases of their career in technology is important.
"Extending our relationship with an organisation as successful as FanDuel will significantly contribute to recognizing and cultivating the next generation of skill in the UK which both business are fanatical about."
'Sector boom indisputable'
FanDuel Group chief running officer Andy Giancamilli said: "The boom of the UK and Scottish tech sector is indisputable, and we think this promotion code collaboration with xDesign provides wonderful support and supplements the work our FanDuel first-rate engineering groups do."
Clients of xDesign include Heineken and NHS 24.
In 2020, Flutter Entertainment took a bulk share in FanDuel for a reported $4.2 bn (₤ 3.3 bn).
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