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Head of Engineering (Gambling experience) (Remote)

Preferable Location(s): Astana, Kazakhstan | Almaty, Kazakhstan | Samarkand, Uzbekistan | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Yerevan, Armenia | Tbilisi, Georgia | Vilnius, Lithuania | Klaipėda, Lithuania | Kaunas, Lithuania | Riga, Latvia | Tallinn, Estonia
Work Type: Contract
We’re looking for a Ukrainian-speaking Engineering Manager - Team Leader to lead our technical team in developing groundbreaking gaming solutions. In this role, your expertise will be critical in ensuring seamless integration of systems and technologies, empowering us to provide outstanding gaming experiences. This is an opportunity to play a key role in advancing our position in the gaming industry.

We are a passionate team of industry experts, backed by market specialists and international investment, dedicated to creating live dealer shows and slot games. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional gaming experience through innovation and expertise. Our core values—ownership, communication, and honesty—guide everything we do. Join us and be part of an exciting journey to shape the future of gaming!

Details:
Experience: 5+ years as head of engineering
Start: ASAP
English: Fluent
Ukrainian: Native/Fluent
Team is from Ukraine.
Schedule: Full remote
Domain: Gambling  
Employment: Only B2B Contract 

What to do:
- Establish and communicate a cohesive technical vision across teams to guide project implementation.
- Collaborate with the COO, CTO, PMs, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective planning and project execution.
- Develop and introduce technical development plans to address technical debt in partnership with the CTO and other stakeholders.
- Review and approve architectural solutions within teams, involving CTOs and Software Architects as needed.
- Assess team structures and technical process efficiency, suggesting improvements in collaboration with the CTO and PMs.
- Ensure business and functional requirements are clear and sufficient for project development.
- Oversee and accept team deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and requirements.
- Provide strategic guidance on technical decisions as needed.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing across teams, ensuring transparency and availability of technical knowledge.
- Organize technical training, facilitate conference participation, and promote talent development.
- Monitor technical performance metrics, collaborate with PMs on efficiency, and contribute to implementing solutions for improvement.
- Participate in recruiting processes, particularly in technical interviews for Team and Tech Lead positions.
- Define and continuously improve the onboarding process for new team members.
- Conduct People Management for Team and Tech Leads, including performance reviews, mentorship, and coaching.
- Ensure consistency and completeness in the technical stack, environment, tools, and architectural solutions across teams.
- Maintain effective team structures and technical processes to achieve shared goals and outcomes.
- Assess and enhance team members’ skill sets and knowledge to ensure successful task execution.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a plan for technical product development and technical debt management.
- Provide professional development and mentorship for Team and Tech Leads.
- Establish technical efficiency metrics for teams and work toward their optimization.
- Ensure teams have the necessary resources, data, and capabilities to meet shared objectives.
- Adapt development efforts to changing priorities and project scopes as needed.
- Maintain technical quality of deliverables, ensuring they align with expectations and standards.
- Keep stakeholders informed and engaged in managing technical risks and changes across projects.

You have:
- 5+ years of experience in development. 
- 5+ years in leading the team 20+ members - MUST HAVE! 
- Experience with React.JS.
- Experience with Node.JS. 
- Experience with MongoDB. 
- Experience with TypeScript.
- Experience with Redis.
- Experience with GCP.
- Experience with MySQL.
- Hands-on experience with architecture and infrastructure 
- Experience with Gambling.

Technology Stack:
- TypeScript, JavaScript, NodeJS
- React
- MongoDB, Redis, MySQL
- GCP

Client offers:
- Fixed in EUR, with annual performance reviews.
- Flexible remote work options.
- Medical insurance, access to a psychologist, and English language club.
- 20 working days of paid vacation, 10 additional time-off days, and 10 days of paid sick leave.
- Reimbursement for professional development courses and training.
- Reimbursement for language courses, sports, massage, or life-coaching services.

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