About UsOur mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.Job PurposeWe are looking for an Engineering Director to help drive our ambition to be the Number 1 High Street Bookmaker.This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, delivery, and customer value. You will be accountable for engineering execution, technical direction, and the effectiveness of our engineering leadership team.You will work closely with Product, Delivery, and Technology colleagues to ensure engineering delivers customer value at pace, while striking the right balance between building things fast and building things right. This is a role for someone with a scale‑up engineering mindset: pragmatic, outcome‑focused, and comfortable making trade‑offs rather than gold‑plating solutions.Working in partnership with the Group CIO, you will translate strategy into execution and bring clarity, consistency, and momentum to engineering across the organisation.Job ResponsibilitiesEngineering leadershipLead and line manage senior engineering leaders across software, platform engineering, and releasesBuild a cohesive, collaborative engineering leadership team with clear ownership and shared goalsCreate a culture of accountability, teamwork, and proactive problem solvingDelivery, pace, and customer valueOwn delivery predictability, engineering throughput, and continuous improvementDrive measurable improvements in DORA metrics and delivery performanceEnsure engineering focuses relentlessly on delivering customer value in a 24/7, consumer‑facing environmentBalance short‑term delivery needs with long‑term sustainability and qualityArchitecture, quality and technical directionDefine and evolve a clear architectural strategy across engineering teamsOwn and actively manage technical debt as a strategic investment, balancing product demand with engineering healthEnsure technical decisions support scale, resilience, and rapid change without unnecessary complexityEngineering practices and cultureEstablish consistent engineering practices, standards, and ways of working across teamsPromote a culture that values ownership, pragmatism, and continuous improvementEnsure governance and policy frameworks are applied in a way that enables delivery rather than slowing it downCross‑functional leadershipOperate effectively in a highly cross‑functional environment, partnering closely with Product, Delivery, and TechSecOpsAct as a senior engineering voice in shaping priorities, trade‑offs, and execution plansWork in close partnership with the Group CIO, acting as a trusted leader who challenges constructively and aligns teams behind decisionsWhat Success Looks likeA cohesive, aligned Engineering leadership team with a shared sense of purposeClear architectural direction that teams actively followImproved delivery predictability, DORA metrics, and engineering momentumEngineering teams that consistently deliver customer value at pace without sacrificing quality or securityAbout youExperienceSenior engineering leadership experience at comparable scaleProven accountability for engineering execution, delivery outcomes, and technical directionExperience operating in a 24/7, consumer‑facing environment; regulated experience is advantageousTechnical credibilityStrong grounding across software engineering, platform engineering, architecture, and engineering practicesComfortable engaging in technical detail when required and leading pragmatic technical discussionsAble to balance speed, quality, and sustainability without dogmaLeadership styleHands‑on, collaborative, and low‑egoComfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environmentValues clarity, alignment, and outcomes over politicsThis role is not for you ifYou are primarily a strategic or advisory leader with little recent technical engagementYou avoid delivery accountability or operational responsibilityYou are uncomfortable owning outcomes in a 24/7, consumer‑facing environmentWhat’s in it for you?We offer a variety of competitive benefits, some of which vary depending on the role you’re recruited to. Some of what you can expect in this role includes:A competitive rate of pay and pension contributionGenerous discretionary bonus schemes, incentives and competitionsAn annual leave entitlement that increases with length of serviceAccess to an online GP 24/7, 365 days a year for you and your immediate family.Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity & Paternity PayLong Service RecognitionAccess to a pay day savings scheme, financial coach and up to 40% of your earned wage ahead of payday, through Wagestream.For More information, visit our https://betfredcareers.com/why-join/
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