Director of Software Engineering

Lcky Group; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Annual wellbeing allowance

Social events for team building

Descripción de la vacante

LCKY Group is seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead modernisation of legacy applications and drive cloud-based transformation. You will design a scalable microservices platform, mentor engineering teams, and ensure delivery of large-scale, high-performance applications in a regulated environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires expertise in Java, cloud technologies, DevOps, and microservices architecture to shape the technical roadmap and foster a culture of

Formación

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record modernising legacy applications in regulated environments.
• Hands-on Java development with modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Cloud transformation leadership: design and deployment of cloud-native platforms.
• Strong DevOps emphasis: CI/CD pipelines, IaC, automation.
• Experience building and mentoring teams through large-scale technical change.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the technical vision for modernising legacy systems, aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead design and implementation of a cloud-native microservices platform for scalable, secure operations.
• Drive cloud transformation strategy, migration, optimisation, and cost management.
• Champion DevOps best practices and observability to accelerate delivery and reliability.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams across global locations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Java

Cloud

DevOps

Microservices

Mentoring

Stakeholder alignment

Regulatory compliance awareness

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Observability tools

Descripción del empleo

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 market, 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.