{"id":755201,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lckygroup-director-of-software-engineering","title":"Director of Software Engineering","company":{"id":674430,"name":"LCKY Group","domain":"lckygroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lckygroup","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Teamtailor","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Barcelona, Spain"],"countries":["ES"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":82000,"max_usd":171000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":2106},"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Ansible","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Docker","optional":false},{"name":"GDPR","optional":false},{"name":"Grafana","optional":false},{"name":"Java","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false},{"name":"PCI DSS","optional":false},{"name":"Prometheus","optional":false},{"name":"Spring Boot","optional":false},{"name":"Terraform","optional":false},{"name":"Apache Kafka","optional":true},{"name":"RabbitMQ","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-08T10:39:38Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-08","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T09:20:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the modernisation of our legacy applications and drive our cloud-based transformation. In this role, you will design and implement a scalable microservices platform, mentor high-performing engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of large-scale, high-performance applications in a regulated environment. Your expertise in Java, cloud technologies, DevOps, and microservices architecture will be critical in shaping our technical roadmap and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.\nThis is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and has a proven track record of delivering transformational change.\nWhat will you be doing?\nTechnical Leadership & Strategy\nDefine and execute the technical vision for modernising legacy systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.\n\n·Lead the design and implementation of a cloud-native microservices platform, optimising for scalability, performance, and resilience.\n\nDrive the cloud transformation strategy, including migration, optimisation, and cost management.\n\nChampion DevOps best practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and observability, to accelerate delivery and improve reliability.\n\nTeam Building & Mentorship\nBuild, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n\nDevelop and retain top talent, providing technical guidance and career growth opportunities.\n\nBridge the gap between engineering, product, and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities.\n\nArchitecture & Development\nHands-on experience in Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) for large-scale, high-performance applications.\n\nArchitect scalable, secure, and compliant solutions in a regulated environment (e.g., financial services, gaming, or healthcare).\n\nEnsure non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability) are met in all deliverables.\n\nRegulatory & Compliance Awareness\nDeep understanding of compliance and security standards in regulated industries (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, or iGaming regulations).\n\nWork closely with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure all solutions meet regulatory expectations.\n\nWho are you?\n15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (e.g., Senior Engineering Manager, Director, or Head of Engineering).\n\nProven experience modernising legacy applications in a regulated environment.\n\nHands-on expertise inJava and large-scale, high-performance systems.\n\nCloud transformation leadership: Designed and deployed microservices platforms on AWS.\n\nStrong background in DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible).\n\nExperience building and mentoring teams through significant technical change.\n\nFamiliarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and performance tuning.\n\nManaged global teams through transformational change\n\nNice-to-Have\niGaming industry experience (e.g., online casinos, sports betting, or fintech for gaming).\n\nKnowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and serverless technologies.\n\nExperience with security-hardened systems and compliance audits.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nHigh growth business looking to scale over the coming years- new marklets, new products new brands.\n\nOpportunity to shape the future of a high-growth, regulated business.\n\nWork with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, innovative environment.\n\nCollaborate with talented, passionate teams solving complex challenges.\n\nCompetitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.\n\nBy joining us, you're not only gaining an opportunity to work and collaborate with the best talent in our industry, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic perks!\nA competitive and attractive salary\n\nPrivate health insurance\n\nAnnual wellbeing benefit allowance\n\nSocial events for building strong relationships with colleagues\n\nAbout LCKY Group:\nLCKY Group brings together a portfolio of leading online casino brands - LuckyCasino, HappyCasino, FlaxCasino, Vera&John, OneCasino and RoyalCasino - alongside its in-house game studio, Swintt. With a strong people-led culture and a proven ability to build and scale in regulated environments, the group is well positioned to accelerate its momentum across key markets.\nLCKY Group continues to expand across international markets: Sweden, Finland, Ontario, and Chile, as well as in Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands. The Group is home to a diverse and multiskilled workforce, based in a range of locations, including Malta, Stockholm, Sofia, Barcelona, Hoorn, Estepona, Gibraltar and Melilla.\nThe Group also operates in the B2B vertical through its in-house game development studio, Swintt, which delivers high-quality slot games to operators worldwide.\nWith an unshakeable belief in its people that’s woven into the company’s DNA, LCKY Group looks boldly to the future with a focus on building appeal in regulated markets.\nLearn more about us at https://www.lckygroup.com/\nAt LCKY Group we firmly believe that our diversity is what makes us unique and that everyone is welcome to enjoy the ride! 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