Director of Software Engineering - Lead Cloud-Native Teams

Fanatics; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prediction market platform in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader with over 6 years of experience in engineering leadership and a strong focus on cloud-native systems. The role involves building teams, defining vision and roadmaps, and driving cross-functional alignment with other teams. Candidates should possess a proven record of delivering complex solutions and a passion for the sports betting industry. A flexible mindset and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers a hybrid work environment from London.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• 12+ years in software development.
• 3+ years designing cloud-native systems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Build and define the hiring plan for the team.
• Own architecture for cloud-native services.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with various teams.
• Champion security, privacy, and reliability in projects.

Skills

Mentoring and team growth

Cloud-native systems design

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication and influencing

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

A leading prediction market platform in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader with over 6 years of experience in engineering leadership and a strong focus on cloud-native systems. The role involves building teams, defining vision and roadmaps, and driving cross-functional alignment with other teams. Candidates should possess a proven record of delivering complex solutions and a passion for the sports betting industry. A flexible mindset and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers a hybrid work environment from London.