Software Engineering Lead

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands. At Digi Outsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At Digi Outsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As a Software Engineering Lead, you’ll be managing and supporting a team of talented Software Engineers, that design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions using the latest technology. This will help us excel at providing a super gaming experience to our customers and stay ahead of the game.

• Lead a team of Software Engineers.
• Build, maintain and enhance software according to company’s software engineering standards and aligning these standards to industry standards and best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders on requirements and performance of sub-system software.
• Strategic planning for team efficiency and growth and new / enhanced technologies and implementation.
• Acting as liaison between teams and other departments as necessary.
• Owning the engineering and delivery process of systems developed.
• Management of the implementation of technical solutions.
• Focus on the integrity of the systems regarding quality, stability, and scalability.
• Provide direction and expertise in the design, development, and implementation of the platform(s), ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Build and lead a diverse team of Software Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture centred on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential technical risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.
• Proactively address any technical challenges that arise.
• Ensure the platform adheres to best practices in security and privacy.
• Implement rigorous unit testing to ensure the platform is reliable, performant, and user-friendly.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, processes, and workflows for transparency and future reference.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties to achieve business objectives.

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Computer Science related degree, diploma, or similar qualification in software engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years’ practical experience in the full software development life cycle as a software engineer or software developer.
• 2 years management experience including team leadership, performance management, skills development and training and budgeting.
• 2 years of experience in a Senior Software Engineer role or similar.
• Solid understanding of Software Engineering design patterns and/or methodologies.
• Solid understanding of Software Engineering principles.
• Solid understanding of Software Testing fundamentals.
• Proven experience managing and leading teams using agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Consistent passion for Technology and keeping up with the industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly…