Engineering Manager; iGaming

Location: Toronto, Ontario (In-Office)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Salary Range: 200, CAD per year

AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy at our Toronto office.

BrightIT is a high-velocity tech hub focused on delivering world‑class digital solutions for the iGaming sector. We bridge the gap between creative startup culture and industrial‑scale execution. Mission:
Empowering brands through bold, responsible technology. Vision:
Creating a home for the brightest minds in tech to redefine the gaming landscape

We’re looking for a seasoned leader to take the helm of our Toronto engineering function and spearhead our expansion across North America. As a key leadership hire, you will own the full engineering lifecycle—from mentoring a cross‑functional team of FE, BE, Mobile, and QA specialists to hardening our platform for the rigours of the Canadian regulated market. If you are passionate about building high‑uptime systems and fostering a culture of technical ownership and rapid innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark on our global footprint.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Serve as the primary technical authority in our Toronto office, bridging the gap between local execution and global technical strategy.
• Team Building & Mentorship:
  Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for the Toronto hub. You will coach, mentor, and develop engineers and leads through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Operational Excellence:
  Drive Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to optimize delivery cycles and maintain a predictable, high‑quality shipping cadence.
• Technical Oversight:
  Provide high‑level architectural guidance and technical direction. While you won't be coding daily, you will be responsible for the integrity of our system design, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Platform Evolution:
  Identify and advocate for the reduction of technical debt, ensuring the platform scales effectively as we expand across regulated markets.
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
  Work closely with Product Managers and Stakeholders to balance resource allocation with ambitious product roadmaps.

• Experience:
  
  8+ years in Software Engineering with at least 5+ years of experience managing multi‑disciplinary, cross‑functional teams (Frontend
  - Angular, Backend
  - Node and Mobile Development).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Technical Breadth:
  Strong proficiency in modern system design, microservices architecture, and secure development practices (OWASP).
• Tooling:
  Hands‑on experience with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• The iGaming Mindset:
  Experience in high‑uptime, regulated, or high‑transaction environments (iGaming, Fintech, or AdTech) is a significant asset.
• Communication:
  Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and high‑energy work setting.

• Comprehensive Health Perks:
  Robust extended health, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Time Off: 20 days of paid vacation plus additional paid sick days to ensure you stay rested and healthy.
• Culture: A collaborative team environment where we care deeply for our employees and our social impact.
• Stability: A full‑time, in‑office role (5 days a week) in a professional and modern workspace.

Be the ultimate guardian of our community:
Lead the charge in player safety by architecting world‑class responsible gaming protocols and pioneering next‑gen tools that set the gold standard for player protection.

We view responsible gambling not just as a regulatory requirement, but as a core ethical responsibility and a pillar of our sustainable business model, ensuring we lead the industry in player protection and social integrity. At the heart of our platform is a sophisticated responsible gambling framework designed to protect our community. We take pride in being a socially conscious operator that leverages technology to ensure gaming remains safe, transparent, and sustainable for everyone.