Software Engineering Team Lead - With offices in Malta, Bulgaria, London, Brazil and Portugal, our client''s iGaming platform offers everything covering sportsbook and casino via a modular system and intuitive back office for a fully omni-channel solution. Their unparalleled ability to cater for local-market customisation and operator preferences provides players with an optimal betting experience, resulting in proven growth for our rapidly expanding customer base. Where you fit inAs a Team Lead, you will lead a team of talented Java developers responsible for building and maintaining our client''s core gaming platform. Youll play a critical role in balancing technical delivery with team leadershipmentoring engineers, supporting technical decision-making, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output aligned with our client''s business goals. What they''re looking forProven experience in a Team Lead or Senior Java Developer roleStrong background in Java (Java 11), Spring Boot, and related backend technologiesExperience in designing and delivering scalable backend systems in productionDeep understanding of software development best practices and design patternsExcellent communication skills and the ability to manage cross-functional collaborationExperience with Agile methodologies and leading sprint ceremoniesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plusPrior experience in iGaming or other high-volume transactional platforms is desirableComfortable working in a fast-paced, international environmentThe impact you will haveRun regular 1:1s, support performance reviews, and guide career developmentOversee the design, development, and delivery of backend services on our client''s gaming platformCollaborate with product managers and architects to align delivery with business prioritiesEnsure adherence to engineering best practices around code quality, scalability, and securityReview and approve code, ensuring high standards across the teamIdentify and remove roadblocks affecting delivery timelinesTroubleshoot technical issues in staging and production environmentsPromote a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvementStay informed on emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools and processes