Software Engineering Team Lead- EU

Sporty Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Team Lead for their software development team. In this pivotal role, you'll guide a talented group of developers in creating high-quality software solutions. Your responsibilities will blend hands-on coding with leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence. With a focus on microservices and cutting-edge technologies, this role offers the chance to shape impactful projects within a dynamic, global organization. Join a team that values trust, support, and results while enjoying flexible working hours and a strong commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses

Flexible working hours

Top-of-the-line equipment

Referral bonuses

28 days paid annual leave

Annual company retreat

Impactful small team environment

Stable and secure global business

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with a focus on backend technologies.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a talented development team in a collaborative culture.
• Drive development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment.

Skills

Java

Microservices

REST API

Backend Development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring Boot

MySQL

Redis

AWS

Jenkins

Job description

We consistently top the charts as one of, if not the most used, Sports Betting websites in the countries we operate in. With millions of weekly active users, we strive to be the best in the industry for our users.

About the role

As 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 Cloud
• Architecture: Microservices, REST API, Message Queues
• Database: MySQL, MyBatis, MongoDB
• Caching: Redis (AWS ElastiCache), ElasticSearch
• Message Queue: RocketMQ
• Cloud: Kubernetes, AWS
• Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, AWS CloudWatch, OpenTracing
• CI/CD: Jenkins, ArgoCD

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 development.
• Help drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and techniques.

Requirements

• 5+ 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 allocation.
• Strong 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.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible working hours outside core hours of 10am-3pm in your local timezone
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Referral bonuses
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Annual company retreat
• Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organization
• Payment via DEEL, a world-class online wallet system
• Impactful small team environment
• Stable and secure global business

Our Mission

To be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone.

Our Operating Principles

1. Create Value for Users
2. 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 & Pride

Interview Process

• Online HackerRank Test (Max time of 90 Minutes)
• Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team
• Remote video interview with 3 team members (45 mins each, not on separate days)
• 24-72 hour feedback loops throughout the process

Post Interview Process

• Feedback call on successful interview
• Offer released followed by contract
• ID check via Zinc & 2 references from previous employers

Working at Sporty

Our high-performance culture emphasizes trust, support, and results. Employees can choose their own hours as long as they participate in collaboration activities like stand-ups. We combine the stability of a structured, global company with the agility of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, focusing on building the best platform of its kind, and taking excellent care of our team members.