Job Description

Job Purpose
The Software Development Team Lead for Middleware & Account Systems leads a team responsible for building and maintaining the core backend services that power the iGaming platform. This includes player account management, wallet services, game content integration, and regulatory compliance systems. This role demands deep expertise in service-oriented architecture, databases, and secure, scalable system design, working closely with third-party suppliers, internal product teams, and compliance stakeholders to ensure robust and compliant platform operations.
Job Scope & Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable microservices for player accounts, wallets, session management, and game content integration.
• Ensure high availability and fault tolerance across services.
• Implement secure APIs and service contracts for internal and external consumers.
• Lead a team of backend engineers (typically 5-8), providing mentorship and technical direction.
• Conduct code reviews, architecture discussions, and promote engineering best practices.
• Support career development through regular feedback and goal setting.
• Manage integrations with game providers, payment gateways, KYC/AML services, and regulatory platforms.
• Ensure data consistency, error handling, and SLA adherence across external interfaces.
• Collaborate with vendor teams to troubleshoot and optimize integrations.
• Oversee database design, performance tuning, and data integrity for account-related systems.
• Ensure systems comply with regional regulations (e.g., GDPR, responsible gaming, anti-fraud).
• Work with compliance and legal teams to implement audit trails and reporting mechanisms.
• Own the delivery of backend features and platform enhancements.
• Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination
• Monitor system health, logs, and metrics to proactively address issues

Education

• Bachelor's in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field required
• Master's in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field advantageous

Experience

• 8 years' experience in frontend/mobile development, inclusive of 1-2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in iGaming, fintech, or other regulated industries
• Strong proficiency in languages like Java, C#, or Node.js, and frameworks like Spring Boot or .NET Core.
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem-solving & Decision Making
• Managing Customer & Stakeholder relationships
• Applying expertise and technology
• Collaboration & Communication
• Agile & Adaptable
• Customer-centric Orientation
• Execution & Delivery Focus
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• People Management

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge & Application: Backend Languages & Frameworks
• Knowledge & Application: Microservices & Distributed Systems
• Knowledge & Application: API Design & Integration
• Knowledge & Application: Database & Storage
• Knowledge & Application: Cloud & Infrastructure
• Knowledge & Application: iGaming- Specific Integrations
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or similar compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and distributed systems
• Exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Skills Required