Remote Lead Software Engineer, Front End

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment Group – a leading multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. We, in Allwyn LS, build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency, and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio.

Our purpose is to make play better for all and our mission is to be a trusted and proactive guardian of all that is good in lotteries and casual gaming entertainment. We believe in changing lives…a little or a lot…but always for the better.

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is the global leader in designing and delivering captivating digital gaming solutions for lotteries worldwide. With our extensive industry experience, vast knowledge base, and diverse talent, we empower lotteries to create winners and support communities. Our collective expertise enables our clients to reach new players, expand brand engagement, and achieve long-term growth through sustainable and impactful technical solutions. Our differentiating factor lies in our ability to seamlessly engineer technical solutions that align with our client’s visions. Our vision is to be a leading global lottery-led entertainment platform by making gaming better for all, starting from the foundations and enabling our team to blaze new trails and serve as the ground for empowering our clients to achieve sustainable, long-term growth.

What makes this role exciting and challenging:

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for producing and implementing functional software solutions. They lead the Front End software development teams that develop user interfaces for Lottery, iLottery, and data platforms applications. They work closely with senior management to define software requirements and they are responsible for implementing and delivering high-quality technology solutions that meet customers’ roadmaps and quality standards.

As part of your everyday responsibilities, you will:

• Ensure proper cross-team coordination of changes and technical decision-making happens as part of the work of their team
• Deliver technical solutions with respect to expectations on functionality, budget, and timeline
• Continually improve code quality under coding standards, best practices and through automation and code reviews
• Contribute innovative and original ideas
• Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of all appropriate existing technologies as well as new techniques and tech
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance and how to balance all of: Security, privacy, quality, testability, reusability, maintainability, usability, accessibility, performance, customer requirements, NFRs, and delivery
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members
• Work with other teams in technical decision-making and design as well as relaying essential changes to Software Architects
• Work closely with Product Owners to ensure clarity on goals and business objectives that need to be achieved
• Support Recruitment and decision making in hiring to fill the team’s positions
• Support training of team members and overview the onboarding process of new hires
• Build a high level of trust and respect with all members of the team
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members
• Have regular 1-1 with all team members. Maintain strong rapport with the team members in a professional and personal manner
• Demonstrate ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Communicate and ensure understanding of functional or departmental goals
• Communicate information from top to bottom and from bottom to top
• Identify the need for improvements and take actions
• Promote work engagement by providing the team members autonomy, competence, relatedness, and meaning
• Evaluate overall team and individual performance and participate in performance reviews
• Engage and coordinate with other line managers across the organization and coordinate with the Engineering Manager and/or Head of Engineering

Key qualifications for your success:

• University level degree (at postgraduate level is a plus) in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant field of study
• Minimum experience in a Senior and/or Lead Front End engineering role at least 3-4 years
• Proven experience in leading high performance geographically dispersed software development teams
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with Typescript and modern ES6+ JavaScript
• Proven production experience with React applications and proficiency with the technology.
• Familiarity in working with Node.js
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories
• Familiarity with automated testing (unit, functional tests and integration tests) and CI/CD
• Experience working in Agile environments (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Leadership, mentorship, and project management skills for lead positions.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration and articulating technical concepts.
• Importance of clear documentation for codebase maintenance and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrate adaptability to new technologies and a willingness to learn and incorporate new tools into our tech stack
• Advanced organisational skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a positive/professional manner
• Positive attitude and a good sense of humour

It would be advantageous if you also had:

• Familiarity with Styled Components and Storybook
• Familiarity with mobile-first and offline-first approaches
• Experience creating performant animations/experiences for FE applications
• Experience working with native iOS and/or Android code is a plus
• Familiarity with build tools (eg. XCode, Gradle)
• Understanding of the limitations enforced by Apple/Google on various devices and OS versions
• Understanding of accessibility principles and guidelines (e.g., WCAG) to ensure that web applications are usable by people with disabilities.

Unlock the Benefits-Discover What’s in for you:

• Be part of a dynamic team with enthusiastic experts that will support your talent and growth
• Embark on a journey within a diverse environment full of opportunities and challenges
• Comprehensive onboarding experience designed to facilitate your smooth transition
• Attractive salary and a bonus plan
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Well-being allowance
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Developmental 360° feedback framework
• Unlimited Training options and tools
• Extensive leave plan
• Employee Assistance Program with specialized Counselors / Licensed Psychologists
• Enjoyable and stable working environment
• Flexible working arrangements (fully remote/hybrid)
• Modern workspace environment
• Apple equipment and top-notch office technology to support our hybrid working

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Privacy Disclaimer

By clicking “Apply” for this Job, you agree that you have read and accepted our Privacy Statement relating to job applicants and that you provide your consent for the processing of your personal data for the purposes described therein.