Engineering Manager

**We Are Sportingtech**:
Sportingtech is a multi-award-winning provider of turnkey betting and gaming solutions designed for regulated and emerging markets around the world. With offices in Malta, Bulgaria, London, Brazil and Portugal, our iGaming platform offers everything covering sportsbook, casino and retail via a modular system and intuitive back office for a fully omni-channel solution. Our unparalleled ability to cater for local-market customisation and operator preferences provides players with an optimal betting experience, resulting in proven growth for our rapidly expanding customer base.
**Where you Fit In**:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to join our team. You will provide technical leadership, mentor a diverse team, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development. Reporting to senior management and collaborating with various departments, you will oversee project timelines, drive innovation, and align the team with customer success goals. Your role will also involve staying updated with industry trends, fostering a positive team culture, and continuously improving engineering processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
**Who are You**?
You are a seasoned technical leader with a strong background in software development and team management. You exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and are proactive in identifying and addressing technical challenges. Highly communicative and collaborative, you foster a positive and inclusive team culture while ensuring high standards of code quality and performance. You thrive in a dynamic environment, staying updated with industry trends, and are motivated by driving innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
**The impact you will have**:
- Provide direction and guidance on technical decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices in software development, architecture, and system design.
- Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and performance.
- Lead the recruitment process to build a strong, diverse, and skilled engineering team.
- Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Conduct performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and provide regular feedback.
- Work with POs and Project Managers to develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, allocate resources, and set timelines.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Manage resource allocation effectively within the engineering team, balancing priorities to support both ongoing projects and new initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments (e.g., product management, sales, customer support), ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Oversee the entire engineering lifecycle from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Development of high-quality products through rigorous testing and quality assurance
- Implement processes for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
- Continuously evaluate and improve engineering processes, tools, and workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Promote diversity and inclusion within the engineering team.
**What were looking for**:
- Experience in Software Development or similar role.
- Experience with Java MVC frameworks (J2EE, Spring Boot, Micronaut)
- Track record of managing cross-functional teams of technical individuals.
- Familiarity with the online gambling industry is desirable.
- Familiar with best practices for engineering departments and software development lifecycle.
- Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse team culture.
**In return youll get**:
- Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office
- A growing company with a start-up mentality moving at speed
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- An annual wellness allowance
- Bonus
- Private Health Insurance
- Offices in Malta, Bulgaria, London and Brazil with more to come
- Flexible working hours
- Sportingtech is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances._

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