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Providing 1,300+ exclusive games from some seriously talented studios and not to mention a record-breaking progressive jackpot network, we help operators level up and create their perfect lobby.\n We are looking for aSoftware Development Team Lead to lead and mentor the software development team, oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products and solutions.\nResponsibilities\nFacilitate Continuous Improvement\nIdentifies and ensures that the necessary processes and procedures are in place to meet business objectives.\nEnsures that all team processes and procedures are clearly documented, according to Derivco documentation standards.\nReviews processes and procedures on a quarterly basis to determine effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness.\nEffectively communicates and implements processes and procedures in the team and with stakeholders.\nIntegrates the team and department processes and procedures effectively with 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before moving forward.\nConsiders short and long-term implications of decisions.\nAble to logically defend and explain judgments and decisions.\nTakes steps to clearly and accurately define the problem before seeking a solution.\nBases decisions and evaluations on a careful and systematic review of relevant facts and information.\nCollaborative Relationships\nIs an honest and dependable team player who contributes to group collaboration and consensual decision making.\nBuilds and maintains good working relationships with others, while displaying empathy and respect for others.\nActively participates in team meetings and activities.\nEncourages and facilitates team cooperation and participation.\nShows enthusiasm towards being a member of the group.\nSupports team decisions.\nHonors team commitments and deadlines.\nDrives Results\nSets challenging and productive goals whilst being accountable for own actions.\nProvides motivation and support to others.\nUses data, checkpoints, systems and processes to track progress and measure results.\nPrioritizes tasks that result in clear, measurable progress toward specific goals and objectives.\nPursues challenging goals and objectives.\nPushes self and others to do all they can do to accomplish goals.\nEnthusiastically drives after goals.\nFollows through on commitments.\nCommunicates and Influences Effectively\nShares information.\nListens and involves others.\nClearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.\nExpresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.\nDelivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the audience.\nTailors messages to fit the interests and needs of the audience.\nAble to relate to a variety of different audience members.\nStrategic Mindset\nIdentifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving the long-range goals or vision of the organization.\nAligns objectives and activities to the broader strategic needs of the team and organization.\nAddresses activities that do not align or support the broader strategic goals of the company.\nAligns day-to-day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives.\nDefines job tasks and objectives based on the broader strategic goals of the company.\nRecognizes and rewards others based on how their actions support the broader needs of the company.\nDevelops Talent\nValues the difference that each individual contributes and connects own role to overall organizational and team success.\nProvides support, direction and guidance in team and collaborative settings.\nProvides timely guidance and feedback to others and assists others to develop specific knowledge and skills to accomplish tasks or solve problems.\nInvests time and resources into building the capabilities of team members.\nEncourages and empowers others to fully realize their own potential.\nGives others constructive, developmental feedback and advice.\nDemonstrates interest in 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We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. 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