Software Engineering Team Lead- EU

We consistently top the charts as one of if not the most used Sports Betting website in the countries we operate in. With millions of weekly active users, we strive to be the best in industry for our users.About the roleAs the Team Lead for our software development team, you will play a key role in driving the architecture, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will lead a group of talented developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, technical innovation, and strong delivery results. Your responsibilities will encompass both hands-on coding and line management, helping the team grow, improve, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Our Stack Language: Java 8+Frameworks: Spring Boot (Tomcat, Netty), Spring Data, Spring CloudArchitecture: Microservices, REST API, Message QueuesDatabase: MySQL, MyBatis, MongoDBCaching: Redis (AWS ElastiCache), ElasticSearchMessage Queue: RocketMQCloud: Kubernetes, AWSMonitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, AWS CloudWatch, OpenTracingCI/CD: Jenkins, ArgoCDResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a talented development team in the EU region, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.Provide technical leadership and ensure best practices in software development, code quality, and architecture.Participate in high-level architecture and design decisions for complex software systems.Drive the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.Conduct regular code reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve the team’s skills and output.Manage team members' performance and career developmentHelp drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and techniques.Requirements5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, Go, etc.).2+ years of experience in a leadership role, with experience in mentoring, performance reviews, work allocationStrong experience in software architecture and designing scalable, reliable systems.Hands-on experience in backend development, with expertise in APIs and microservices Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to manage and collaborate within a remote, diverse team.A passion for technology and innovation, with a drive to solve complex technical challenges.BenefitsQuarterly bonusesWe have core hours of 10am-3pm in a local timezone, but flexible hours outside of thisTop-of-the-line equipmentReferral bonuses28 days paid annual leaveAnnual company retreatHighly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisationPayment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system Our teams are small enough for you to be impactfulOur business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team MembersOur MissionOur mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyoneOur Operating Principles1. Create Value for Users2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty 3. Focus on Product Improvements Innovation 4. Be Responsible 5. Preserve Integrity Honesty 6. Respect Confidentiality Privacy 7. Ensure Stability, Security Scalability 8. Work Hard with Passion PrideInterview ProcessOnline HackerRank Test (Max time of 90 Minutes)Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team Remote video interview with 3 x Team Members (45 mins each, not separate days)24-72 hour feedback loops throughout processPost Interview ProcessFeedback call on successful interviewOffer released followed by contractID Check Via Zinc 2 references from previous employersWorking at SportyThe top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results. As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to. We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.Originally posted on Himalayas

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