Solution Architect – iGaming

Intellias; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

22 days annual leave

Permanent contract

Health Insurance

Modern office in Porto

Resumo da oferta

Intellias is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design, implement, and evolve large-scale iGaming platforms. The role requires deep domain knowledge in sports betting and casino gaming, and oversight of cloud migrations, microservices adoption, and API-first design.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with AML/KYC and data protection standards, and partner with product, operations, and engineering to deliver secure, scalable solutions from Porto, Portugal.

Qualificações

• 10+ years in software engineering or solution architecture for high-transaction, regulated digital platforms.
• Proven success leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex projects on time and at scale.
• Mentor and develop technical talent, fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Lead platform migration and modernization initiatives as part of cloud strategy.

Conhecimentos

Solution Architecture

iGaming

Cloud

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Let’s breathe life into great tech ideas! With more than 3 000 people globally, Intellias is a company where benchmark technological solutions are born. Join in and take your part in digitalizing the world.

Project Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design, implement, and evolve large-scale, high-transaction iGaming platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, domain knowledge in sports betting and casino gaming, and the ability to align solutions with regulatory, security, and business objectives.

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.
• Strong background in platform integrations, including:
• 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

• Mastery of iGaming-specific architectural patterns, such as:
• 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.
• Expertise in high-throughput payment systems, capable of handling millions of transactions daily with full compliance to AML and KYC requirements.
• Deep understanding of 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

• Hands‑on experience implementing iGaming security best practices, including:
• PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance.
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit.
• Ability to architect solutions that remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., MGA, UKGC, GamStop, Spelinspektionen).
• Strong focus on 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.li>
• 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.

What we offer:

• 22 days of annual leave per year + 3 paid sick leaves;
• Permanent contract;
• Health Insurance (employee);
• Modern, well‑equipped office in the centre of Porto;