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.