Senior Software Engineer

🚀 We’re hiring: Lead Software Engineer - Java

📍 iGaming / Sportsbook / Online Casino | Java Backend | Kafka or Rabbit MQ |

🌏 Hybrid in London

💰 Salary: From £75k to £95k gross/year (DEO) - payroll

🔸 MUST have Geospatial-Specific Skills (geospatial APIs, map-based visualization tools, etc)

My client in the iGaming industry is looking for a Lead Software Engineer, to work hybird from Newcastle, UK (2 days in the office, 3 days remote).

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to build and scale core platform services in a distributed, event-driven environment. The role focuses on designing reliable, high-performance systems, including Geospatial skills, like geospatial APIs, geotools, location API´s, Geo Coding services, etc. to detect where the different players are coming from. You will ensure system resilience, data integrity, and observability while contributing to testing, security, and CI/CD practices.

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience with Java, 5+ of experience with Spring, Springboot and Microservices
• Proven ability to design and lead backend architectures for complex systems.
• Solid experience with Cloud (AWS) and Kubernetes.
• 2+ years of experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership by defining backend architecture and ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Establish coding standards, promote secure development practices (e.g., OWASP), and guide technology/tool selection.
• Lead projects and communicate technical risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders while balancing business needs and system reliability.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, build processes, and operational workflows for better efficiency and delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to critical backend systems, reviewing code and ensuring alignment with best practices and architecture.
• Mentor and coach engineers, facilitating collaboration, design discussions, and code reviews across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by addressing technical debt and introducing modern technologies and practices.