Solution Architect – iGaming

Intellias; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a senior software engineer with over 10 years of experience in high-transaction regulated environments. You will design secure and scalable iGaming solutions and lead modernization efforts for legacy platforms. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies and iGaming systems, including compliance frameworks. Ideal candidates will have proven success in mentoring teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. This is a remote position from Spain.

Formación

• 10+ years in software engineering or solution architecture for high-transaction, regulated platforms.
• Experience in modernizing legacy iGaming platforms.
• Ability to design secure, compliant solutions for iGaming.

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure iGaming solutions.
• Lead the design and execution of platform migrations to the cloud.
• Optimize iGaming platform infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.

Conocimientos

10+ years in software engineering

Experience leading cross-functional teams

Mentoring technical talent

Proficiency in Python or Go

Familiarity with responsible gaming mechanisms

Experience with cloud-native observability stacks

Educación

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS / Azure Architect Pro)

Herramientas

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK

Descripción del empleo

Location : Remote from Spain (Spanish employment contract)

Requirements : Experience

10+ years in software engineering or solution architecture for high-transaction, regulated digital platforms (iGaming experience strongly preferred).

Proven success leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex projects on time and at scale.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical talent, fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.

iGaming Expertise

End-to-end architecture experience across sports betting, casino gaming, and player engagement systems.

Platform Integrations

• Major iGaming providers (e.g., Microgaming, Playtech, EveryMatrix)
• Third-party game suppliers (e.g., NetEnt, Play’n GO)
• Payment service providers (e.g., Skrill, Neteller, Mastercard)

Experience in modernizing legacy iGaming platforms, including cloud migrations, microservices adoption, containerization, and API-first design.

Technical Skills

Architectural Patterns

• Sportsbook systems with real-time odds feed ingestion and trading services.
• Casino game server infrastructure optimized for high-volume, low-latency play.
• Data lakes and analytics pipelines capturing and processing user behavior at scale.
• High-throughput payment systems, capable of handling millions of transactions daily with full compliance to AML and KYC requirements.
• Player account management (PAM) integration, including bonus and reward engine design.

• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Go, or similar) for infrastructure provisioning, CI / CD, and testing pipelines.

Security & Compliance

Security Best Practices

• PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit.
• Architect solutions compliant across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., MGA, UKGC, GamStop, Spelinspektionen).
• Segregation of duties and auditability to meet strict licensing and certification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with responsible gaming mechanisms, such as deposit limits, real-time loss monitoring, and self-exclusion APIs.
• Experience with cloud-native observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK) and FinOps practices for cost optimization.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS / Azure Architect Pro, TOGAF, GLI-19, ISO 27001).

What We’re Looking For

A strategic thinker who can :

• Balance business requirements with technical excellence.
• Deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions in high-stakes, high-traffic environments.
• Partner with stakeholders across product, compliance, operations, and engineering.
• Lead modernization journeys that future-proof iGaming platforms against regulatory, technical, and market shifts.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, resilient, and secure iGaming solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Develop end-to-end iGaming platform architectures, integrating networking, security, and application components.
• Provide architectural leadership in defining best practices, standards, and guidelines for cloud adoption.

2. iGaming Platform Migration & Modernization

• Define platform migration strategies, including assessments, roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Lead the design and execution of migrating on-premise and legacy applications to the cloud.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies where required.

3. Security, Compliance & Governance

• Design security frameworks, including IAM, encryption, network security, and data protection policies.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and GDPR.
• Implement cloud governance to standardize deployments and enforce security best practices.

4. Performance Optimization & Cost Efficiency

• Optimize iGaming platforms infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Utilize cost management tools to track and optimize cloud expenses.
• Ensure cloud solutions meet SLA, SLO, and SLI requirements.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
• Work closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers, and Software Engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Provide technical mentorship to teams and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions.