Solution Architect – Igaming

Intellias; Viana do Castelo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellias is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design, implement, and evolve large-scale iGaming platforms with a focus on high-transaction systems and regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep technical expertise, domain knowledge in sports betting and casino gaming, and the ability to align solutions with business objectives. You will mentor teams, drive modernization journeys, and collaborate with product, compliance, and engineering stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, resilient 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.
• Define platform migration strategies and lead migration of on-premise/legacy apps to the cloud.
• Design security frameworks and ensure ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST and GDPR compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions and drive modernization journeys.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Cost optimization

Tools

AWS/Azure Architect Pro

TOGAF

ISO 27001

Job description

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.

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.