We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the modernisation of our legacy applications and drive our cloud-based transformation. In this role, you will design and implement a scalable microservices platform, mentor high-performing engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of large-scale, high-performance applications in a regulated environment. Your expertise in Java, cloud technologies, DevOps, and microservices architecture will be critical in shaping our technical roadmap and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, high‑stakes environments and has a proven track record of delivering transformational change.

What will you be doing? Technical Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the

technical vision

for modernising legacy systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

·Lead the

design and implementation

of

a cloud-native microservices platform , optimising for scalability, performance, and resilience.

Drive the

cloud transformation

strategy, including migration, optimisation, and cost management.

Champion

DevOps best practices , including CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and observability, to accelerate delivery and improve reliability.

Team Building & Mentorship

Build, lead, and mentor

high-performing engineering teams , fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Develop and retain top talent, providing

technical guidance

and career growth opportunities.

Bridge the gap between

engineering, product, and business stakeholders , ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities.

Architecture & Development

Hands‑on experience in

Java

and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) for large‑scale, high‑performance applications.

Architect

scalable, secure, and compliant

solutions in a regulated environment (e.g., financial services, gaming, or healthcare).

Ensure





non‑functional requirements

(performance, security, scalability) are met in all deliverables.

Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

Deep understanding of

compliance and security standards

in regulated industries (e.g., GDPR, PCI‑DSS, or iGaming regulations).

Work closely with

legal, risk, and compliance teams

to ensure all solutions meet regulatory expectations.

Who are you?

15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5

years in a leadership

role

(e.g., Senior Engineering Manager, Director, or Head of Engineering).

Proven experience

modernising legacy applications

in a regulated environment.

Hands‑on expertise

in

Java

and large‑scale, high‑performance systems.

Cloud transformation leadership : Designed and deployed microservices platforms on AWS.

Strong background in

DevOps , including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible).

Experience

building and mentoring teams

through significant technical change.

Familiarity with

observability tools

(e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and performance tuning.

Managed general teams through transformational change

Nice-to-Have

iGaming industry experience (e.g., online casinos, sports betting, or fintech for gaming).

Knowledge of event‑driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and serverless technologies.

Experience with security‑hardened systems and compliance audits.

Why Join Us?

High growth business looking to scale over the coming years- new market, new products, new brands.





Opportunity to shape the future of a high‑growth, regulated business.

Work with cutting‑edge technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Collaborate with talented, passionate teams solving complex challenges.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

By joining us, you're not only gaining an opportunity to work and collaborate with the best talent in our industry, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic perks!

A competitive and attractive salary

Private health insurance

Annual wellbeing benefit allowance

Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues

About LCKY Group: LCKY Group brings together a portfolio of leading online casino brands - LuckyCasino, HappyCasino, FlaxCasino, Vera&John;, OneCasino and RoyalCasino - alongside its in‑house game studio, Swintt. With a strong people‑led culture and a proven ability to build and scale in regulated environments, the group is well positioned to accelerate its momentum across key markets.

LCKY Group continues to expand across international markets:

Sweden,

Finland, Ontario, and Chile , as well as in

Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands . The Group is home to a diverse and multiskilled workforce, based in a range of locations, including

Malta, Stockholm, Sofia, Barcelona, Hoorn, Estepona, Gibraltar and Melilla.

The Group also operates in the

B2B

vertical through its in‑house game development studio,

Swintt , which delivers high‑quality slot games to operators worldwide.

With an unshakeable belief in its people that’s woven into the company’s DNA, LCKY Group looks boldly to the future with a focus on building appeal in regulated markets.

Learn more about us at https://www.lckygroup.com/

At LCKY Group we firmly believe that our diversity is what makes us unique and that everyone is welcome to enjoy the ride! We are committed to uphold a high level of diversity and inclusion throughout our group.

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📌 Director of Software Engineering (Madrid)
🏢 LCKY Group
📍 Madrid