Director of Software Engineering
We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the modernisation of our legacy applications and drive our cloud-based transformation. In this role, you will design and implement a scalable microservices platform, mentor high-performing engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of large-scale, high-performance applications in a regulated environment. Your expertise in Java, cloud technologies, DevOps, and microservices architecture will be critical in shaping our technical roadmap and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and has a proven track record of delivering transformational change.
What will you be doing?
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the technical vision for modernising legacy systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
·Lead the design and implementation of a cloud-native microservices platform, optimising for scalability, performance, and resilience.
Drive the cloud transformation strategy, including migration, optimisation, and cost management.
Champion DevOps best practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and observability, to accelerate delivery and improve reliability.
Team Building & Mentorship
Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop and retain top talent, providing technical guidance and career growth opportunities.
Bridge the gap between engineering, product, and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities.
Architecture & Development
Hands-on experience in Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) for large-scale, high-performance applications.
Architect scalable, secure, and compliant solutions in a regulated environment (e.g., financial services, gaming, or healthcare).
Ensure non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability) are met in all deliverables.
Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
Deep understanding of compliance and security standards in regulated industries (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, or iGaming regulations).
Work closely with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure all solutions meet regulatory expectations.
Who are you?
15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (e.g., Senior Engineering Manager, Director, or Head of Engineering).
Proven experience modernising legacy applications in a regulated environment.
Hands-on expertise in Java and large-scale, high-performance systems.
Cloud transformation leadership: Designed and deployed microservices platforms on AWS.
Strong background in DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible).
Experience building and mentoring teams through significant technical change.
Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and performance tuning.
Managed global teams through transformational change
Nice-to-Have
iGaming industry experience (e.g., online casinos, sports betting, or fintech for gaming).
Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and serverless technologies.
Experience with security-hardened systems and compliance audits.
Why Join Us?
High growth business looking to scale over the coming years- new marklets, new products new brands.
Opportunity to shape the future of a high-growth, regulated business.
Work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Collaborate with talented, passionate teams solving complex challenges.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.
By joining us, you're not only gaining an opportunity to work and collaborate with the best talent in our industry, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic perks!
A competitive and attractive salary
Private health insurance
Annual wellbeing benefit allowance
Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues
About LCKY Group:
LCKY Group brings together a portfolio of leading online casino brands - LuckyCasino, HappyCasino, FlaxCasino, Vera&John, OneCasino and RoyalCasino - alongside its in-house game studio, Swintt. With a strong people-led culture and a proven ability to build and scale in regulated environments, the group is well positioned to accelerate its momentum across key markets.
LCKY Group continues to expand across international markets: Sweden, Finland, Ontario, and Chile, as well as in Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands. The Group is home to a diverse and multiskilled workforce, based in a range of locations, including Malta, Stockholm, Sofia, Barcelona, Hoorn, Estepona, Gibraltar and Melilla.
The Group also operates in the B2B vertical through its in-house game development studio, Swintt, which delivers high-quality slot games to operators worldwide.
With an unshakeable belief in its people that’s woven into the company’s DNA, LCKY Group looks boldly to the future with a focus on building appeal in regulated markets.
👉 Learn more about us at https://www.lckygroup.com/
At LCKY Group we firmly believe that our diversity is what makes us unique and that everyone is welcome to enjoy the ride! We are committed to uphold a high level of diversity and inclusion throughout our group.
