Director of Platform Engineering

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  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
BettingJobs are working with an independent slot game studio who are in an exciting phase of their growth, they are searching for a Director of Platform Engineering to join their team. The position will work remotely although there is a preference for candidates to be based in the UK or Europe (flexibility can be considered for an ideal candidate). Apply today for a confidential discussion.Responsibilities
  • Define and lead the technology roadmap to support growth, global reach, and scalability.
  • Evolve the proprietary RGS platform for higher throughput, better tooling, and operator features.
  • Champion best practices in architecture, code quality, documentation, and incident response.
  • Tackle technical debt through stabilization, refactoring, or rebuilding core systems.
  • Introduce scalable design patterns for modular game deployment, integrations, and reporting.
  • Ensure platform readiness for regulated and unregulated markets.
  • Mentor and empower a capable, long-standing technical team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Address skill gaps through hiring, training, or partnerships.
  • Build a modern data infrastructure for real-time and historical insights.
  • Partner with product and commercial teams to make data actionable.
  • Lead technical compliance and oversee platform security.
  • Ensure uptime, failover readiness, and tested disaster recovery plans.
Requirements
  • Senior leadership experience (CTO, Technical Director, Chief Architect, or Principal Engineer) at an iGaming Slots Provider.
  • Deep understanding of RGS platforms, game delivery, and operator integrations.
  • Hands-on expertise in architecture, cloud, APIs, microservices, and data systems.
  • Strong background in data architecture and analytics for cross-functional impact.
  • Proven ability to grow and guide high-performing technical teams.
  • Track record of building scalable, reliable global platforms.
  • Passion for games, products, and enabling world-class content through tech.

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