Technical Lead, Risk & Regulatory

Bet365careers; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bet365 is recruiting for a Technical Lead to drive a ground-up re-architecture of core platforms within the Risk & Regulatory department. You will lead a full-stack team through a migration to Golang, React, and cloud-based solutions, leveraging Kafka, SQL, .Net, and TypeScript.

This role emphasizes governance, scalable design, and mentoring in a hybrid work-from-home policy. The ideal candidate has commercial leadership experience, strong technical depth across listed tech, and a track record

Qualifications

• Commercial experience leading development solutions.
• Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang or TypeScript.
• Effective mentoring and coaching of team members.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Experience with high availability, multiuser, service-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply governance around overall solution design, code quality, and coding standards.
• Drive scalable, maintainable, and performant systems.
• Act as escalation point for the team during and outside office hours.
• Monitor the team’s output and adherence to plans.
• Ensure solutions meet business needs and are well documented.
• Estimate work and produce solution documents.
• Understand the technical structure and architecture of the systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and architects to create fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Oversee technical solutions from development to live deployment.
• Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Skills

Kafka

SQL

.NET

Golang

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

As a Technical Lead, you will spearhead a ground-up re-architecture of our core platforms, turning complex challenges into elegant, high-performance solutions.

Full-time

Closes 04/11/2026

The Risk & Regulatory department develops, enhances, and supports business-critical platforms. This full-stack team is currently undertaking a ground-up re-architecture into Golang, React, and Cloud platforms, utilising Kafka, SQL, .Net, and TypeScript.

The role drives the development and implementation of robust regulatory systems, ensuring the highest quality standards for software products. Technical leadership empowers a talented group of developers to innovate and excel in delivering reliable solutions, while fostering a collaborative environment.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid work from home policy.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Commercial experience leading development solutions

Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, .Net, Golang or TypeScript

Effective mentoring and coaching of team members

Technical documentation skills

Experience working with high availability, multiuser, service-based systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline

What you will be doing

Apply active governance around overall solution design, code quality, and coding standards

Drive the provision of scalable, maintainable, and performant systems

Act as a point of escalation for the team both in and out of office hours

Monitor the team’s adherence and output

Ensure solutions meet the needs of the Busines.

Manage work estimation and produce solution documents

Understand the technical structure, domain, and architecture of the systems

Collaborate with stakeholders, including managers and Architects, to create fit-for-purpose solutions

Oversee technical solutions from development to live at a low level

Facilitate knowledge and mentor team members

Hiring Statement

At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.