iGaming

Location: London or Newcastle Hybrid: 1 day per week in the office About the Company My client develops high-quality digital platforms, applications, and backend systems within the global betting, gaming, and lottery sectors. Main Responsibilities: Lead a team of engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget Oversee development of SDKs, APIs, and services within a regulated environment Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and delivery teams to execute the roadmap Drive accurate estimations, planning, and prioritisation of work Coach and mentor engineers Monitor delivery metrics and optimise processes and efficiency Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Support hiring, performance management, and career development Desired experience: Proven experience managing software engineering teams delivering complex products Background as a Software Engineer in a commercial environment Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills Experience with modern development practices and full SDLC Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments Benefits Flexible hybrid working Bonus and profit-sharing schemes Generous holiday allowance and extra leave perks Health, insurance, and travel-related benefits  

About the Company My client is a globally established and licensed online sports betting and gaming operator with a long-standing presence in the industry. They deliver high volume, real time products to a worldwide user base and are recognized for their focus on innovation, performance, and technical excellence. The company operates complex, large scale platforms and offers engineers the opportunity to work on low latency, high throughput systems within a modern, cloud native architecture. The Role My client is seeking a Mid/Senior .NET Developer to join their backend engineering team. This role focuses on building and enhancing the core services that support real time trading, risk management, and platform functionality. This is a hands on Mid/senior role offering a high degree of ownership and influence. You will contribute to architectural decisions, solve open ended technical challenges, and help drive improvements across engineering practices, not just deliver pre-defined tasks. You will play an active role across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through to deployment, optimization, and production support. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high performance backend systems using Microsoft .NET Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Participate in all stages of the SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support Build and maintain cloud native infrastructure, including containerized workloads and orchestration using Kubernetes Implement and support CI/CD pipelines Integrate with: Message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ) Caching technologies (e.g. Redis) Relational databases Troubleshoot, optimise, and monitor system performance using logs, metrics, and dashboards Diagnose and resolve production issues in a real time, high availability environment Ensure system reliability, scalability, and uptime Conduct code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid level engineers Collaborate closely with product, QA, and other engineering teams Stay up to date with emerging backend, cloud, and distributed systems technologies Required Skills & Experience Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment Self motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of technical solutions Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience delivering and supporting production systems end to end Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Technical Background Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field 5+ years of commercial experience with Microsoft .NET Strong experience designing and developing scalable, distributed systems Hands on experience with message driven architectures (RabbitMQ or similar) Solid experience with Redis Practical experience using Kubernetes in production environments Cloud platform experience (Azure preferred, AWS also considered) Experience with automated testing and modern development practices Desirable / Nice to Have Experience with gRPC, WebSockets, or Server Sent Events (SSE) Exposure to observability tools such as OpenTelemetry Frontend exposure using React and TypeScript Why Join? Work on largescale, real time systems with global reach Solve complex technical challenges in a performance critical environment Significant ownership and influence over backend architecture Join an experienced, engineering led organization with modern tooling and practices

Director of Operations – Online Gaming Role Overview The Director of Operations – Online Gaming is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and regulatory compliance across Peermont’s online gaming division. This is a high-impact position with a defined pathway to General Manager within 12–18 months, based on performance. The role requires a proven operator with strong commercial acumen and leadership capability to build and scale a competitive online gaming business in the South African market. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop functional heads, building a high-performing, accountable leadership team. Contribute to executive and board-level strategy, positioning online gaming as a key business unit. Develop the commercial and strategic capability to transition into the General Manager role. Operations Management Oversee day-to-day operations across sportsbook and casino verticals, ensuring performance, uptime, and player experience. Own operational KPIs, reporting, and performance reviews. Drive continuous improvement across all operational functions. Customer Experience & VIP Lead customer service strategy, ensuring high-quality support, fast response times, and strong resolution processes. Monitor satisfaction metrics and implement improvements based on insights. Oversee VIP programme, balancing premium service with commercial sustainability. Engage directly with high-value players where appropriate. Compliance & Risk Ensure full compliance with South African gaming regulations and licensing requirements. Lead responsible gambling initiatives and maintain regulator relationships. Oversee fraud, risk, and AML frameworks, ensuring effective detection, mitigation, and reporting. Balance risk management with customer experience and commercial performance. Payments Manage payment operations, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable deposit/withdrawal processes. Oversee payment providers, optimise performance, and manage commercial terms. Monitor transaction data to improve conversion and reduce failures. Experience & Qualifications Essential: 10+ years in online gaming operations, including senior leadership experience. Strong knowledge of sportsbook and/or casino operations at scale. Experience in regulated markets (compliance, licensing, responsible gambling). Proven leadership and team development capability. Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills. Eligibility to work in South Africa. Desirable: Experience in African or emerging markets. Exposure to both online and land-based gaming. Familiarity with South African regulatory frameworks.