Job Details

Java Team Lead (iGaming / Sportsbook)

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Salary: €80,000 (DOE) | Ref: 37565

Job Title: Java Team Lead – (iGaming / Sportsbook mandatory)

    Employment Type: B2B / Contract or Permanent
    Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid (Depending on Location) within European time zones

    Salary: Up to €80k (DEO)

We are seeking an experienced Java Team Lead to join a dynamic and fast-paced tech environment within the iGaming industry. This is a great opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping the development of high-performance systems for sportsbooks and gaming platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

    Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment
    Provide technical direction and ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and development processes
    Conduct regular code reviews and offer constructive feedback to the team
    Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure Java-based applications
    Drive the adoption of modern development practices and continuous improvement
    Implement automated testing and ensure high-quality code delivery
    Monitor and optimise application performance, reliability, and scalability

Requirements:

    Minimum 5 years of Java development experience in a production environment
    Proven leadership experience in a technical capacity, ideally as a team lead or senior developer
    Strong background in iGaming and Sportsbook development
    Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and containerised environments
    Proficiency with Kafka and distributed messaging systems
    Experience working with distributed caching systems
    Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL
    Exposure to front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g. React or Angular) is a plus
    Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
    Strong problem-solving and communication skills
    Ability to work independently in a remote-first setup

What’s Offered:

    B2B engagement
    Remote-first environment with flexible work arrangements (Remote / Hybrid (Depending on Location) within European time zones)
    Paid daily meals (on-site in office locations, depending on location)
    Private health insurance