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Director of Middle East & Africa - M&A Advisory | Business Consulting | Recruitment in iGaming, Fintech & Payments
Step into the arena where speed meets strategy, and technology powers the thrill of the game. Our client, a leading force in the iGaming and Sports Betting space, is on a mission to deliver unforgettable digital experiences to players across the globe. As they scale new heights in product innovation and market expansion, they're looking for a Head of Technology to architect the future — and lead from the front.
This is a pivotal leadership role for a visionary who combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, someone who can drive execution while inspiring a culture of innovation.
You'll have the autonomy to shape technology strategy, the authority to influence business decisions, and the team to turn bold ideas into world-class digital platforms.
What You'll Own
- Tech Strategy & Vision: Define and deliver the company's long-term technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives, product evolution, and market expansion.
- Architecture & Infrastructure: Lead the transition to next-gen architecture, focusing on scalability, security, and cloud-native platforms.
- Development & Operations: Oversee all aspects of software development and infrastructure — from system design and deployment to monitoring and maintenance.
- Technical Excellence & Leadership: Drive technical excellence across full-stack development, DevOps, BI/Analytics, and security. Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of engineers, DevOps specialists, and data professionals.
- Culture & Talent: Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages learning, ownership, and innovation. Manage hiring strategy and team development to scale tech talent as the business grows.
- Collaboration & Delivery: Work closely with Product, UX, Data, and Executive leadership to ensure technology supports customer-centric innovation. Manage prioritization, sprint planning, and technical delivery using agile frameworks.
- Emerging Trends & Technologies: Stay on top of emerging trends, tools, and technologies in cloud computing, gaming platforms, AI/ML, and real-time analytics.
- Automation & Performance: Champion automation, continuous delivery, and proactive tech debt management. Deliver infrastructure that supports seamless sports betting and gaming experiences, even at peak traffic.
Your Toolkit
- 10+ years in software engineering, including 3+ years in a senior tech leadership role (e.g., Head of Tech, CTO, or Director of Engineering).
- Proven track record delivering large-scale, high-availability systems in real-time digital environments.
- Deep knowledge of C# / .NET, Umbraco, .NET Core, WebAPI, and event-driven microservices.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
- Solid understanding of DevOps, Agile methodologies, and software security best practices.
- Experience working with real-time data platforms, analytics, and BI tools.
- Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex tech into clear, actionable insights for business and executive teams.
- A background in iGaming, Sports Betting, or fast-paced, digital-first sectors will be a strong advantage.
Why This Role?
Why Now? You'll be joining a business in hypergrowth mode — one that's hungry to scale globally and ready to invest in best-in-class technology.
The leadership team is forward-thinking, product-focused, and committed to building a tech-first culture where innovation is a priority, not an afterthought.
Here, you're not just maintaining systems — you're shaping the entire digital foundation of a brand that's leading the charge in the gaming industry.
If you're ready to take ownership of tech in a business where the pace is fast, the impact is real, and the opportunities are global — we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a journey that's transforming the digital gaming experience, one line of code at a time.