Our client is a forward-thinking online gaming B2C and B2B company with ambitions to deliver transformational solutions and exceptional user experiences. Their culture is built on agility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence and delivery. They are seeking a Head of Engineering to join their organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will own the company-wide technology strategy, engineering culture, and organisational development while ensuring the delivery of all critical product initiatives.

About the Role

The Head of Engineering is a key leadership position responsible for defining and executing the engineering vision and strategy of the company’s iGaming platform. This individual will lead multiple engineering teams, foster a culture of high performance, and ensure the timely delivery of a scalable, secure, multi-product, high-quality gaming platform and player account management system. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of online gaming platforms, architecture, and compliance with industry regulations.

Role Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Define and execute the technical strategy in alignment with product and business goals.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Business, and Operations teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Lead and grow team leads and engineering teams.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development.

Technical Oversight:

• Ensure scalable, secure, and resilient system architecture across the gaming platform.
• Own the software development lifecycle, DevOps, and CI/CD processes.
• Guide technical decision-making and enforce best practices in coding, QA, and release management.
• Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Delivery:

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Implement metrics-driven engineering performance evaluation (e.g., DORA, KPIs).
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to ensure regulatory standards (e.g., MGA, SGA) are met.
• Act as a technical liaison between executives, stakeholders, and development teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in an engineering management role leading multiple teams.
• Proven experience in iGaming, sportsbook, online casino, or other regulated digital industries.
• Familiarity with game engines, RNGs, wallets, CRM systems, and third-party integrations (e.g., payment gateways, game providers).
• Experience partnering with product, business, and executive teams on company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Strong background in building scalable distributed systems and high-performance consumer-facing applications.