Backend Team Lead | iGaming

A leading technology company in the iGaming industry is looking for an experienced Backend Team Lead to join its engineering team and take a key role in the development of an innovative gaming platform.

The Role

The Backend Team Lead will be responsible for the technical delivery of backend systems, combining hands-on development with team leadership and delivery management. The role includes sprint planning, code reviews, mentoring developers, technical decision-making, and close collaboration with Product, Architecture, and other engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of backend developers
• Own backend technical delivery across multiple systems, integrations, and interfaces
• Participate in hands-on development and code reviews
• Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and Agile delivery
• Work closely with Product and Architecture teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Manage parallel workstreams, identify blockers, and proactively manage technical risks
• Ensure high standards of code quality, scalability, maintainability, and testing
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and team performance
• Introduce and leverage modern AI development tools and workflows

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional backend development experience
• 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Team Lead or in an engineering management role
• Strong experience with PHP and frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, or similar
• Experience with Java and Spring Boot is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience with AWS and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of OOP, SOLID, KISS, and DRY principles
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple systems, integrations, and workstreams simultaneously
• Experience with Claude Code, AI agents, MCP, or other AI-assisted development tools is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English

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