Development Lead

Who We Are:

OpenBet is a global leader in betting and gaming entertainment, trusted by over 200 partners to create memorable winning moments for millions of players worldwide. From processing bets during iconic events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl to pioneering next-gen products like BetBuilder, we continuously redefine the player experience with high-quality content, cutting-edge technology, and advanced player protection tools. For over 25 years, our unbeatable platform has powered the most recognizable betting brands, ensuring peak performance with 100% uptime, unmatched scale, and speed. With 85 licenses, 20 World Lottery Association operators on our customer roster, and a team of 1,200+ experts across 14 countries, we remain at the heart of the industry. Join OpenBet to take your career to the next level and be part of a global innovative team shaping the future of betting entertainment for millions worldwide.

Company Description
OpenBet leads the global gaming market, providing innovative software that powers the world's most successful operators.

We pride ourselves on product innovation and technical excellence and are constantly adding new applications and new functionality to our product suite, used by billions of end users. And, while many other companies have been downsizing, we continue to see growth across our business.

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Job Description
OpenBet are looking for a talented
Development Lead
to work on the Gaming workstream for one of our Tier 1 Australian customers.

As a
Development Lead
with the
OpenBet
Team
, you'll be expected to take ownership of an engineering unit, harnessing the skills of those who specialise in disciplines such as software engineering, business analysis and quality assurance to deliver the best overall result. You will be expected to line manage people in a variety of disciplines and effectively manage the careers of your team, providing the necessary direction and support. A Development Lead uses their knowledge of delivery and software engineering best practice to shape the team's methodology, deliver on the strategic direction for engineering processes, and build a strong and trusting relationship with the Client and/or other teams within OpenBet.

Example Responsibilities:

• Line management of technical resources including pastoral care, formal reviews, and both identification and provisioning of training needs
• Management of resources to ensure the appropriate team shape, levels of experience/capability and fulfilment of roles - including the recruitment of technical employees
• Facilitate the development methodology e.g. sprint planning, retrospectives etc.
• Manage implementation of software engineering strategy
• Implementation of strategy for software engineering processes, ensuring stakeholders are on board and measuring progress through KPIs
• Customer liaison regarding software engineering practices and processes
• Deputise for the Development Manager as required
• Budgetary involvement with regards to team size, balance and other resource needs

Qualifications
If you're the right Development Lead for us you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Previous hands-on engineering experience in at least one major language (Java, J2EE, C, C++)
• Strong fundamental software engineering skills (data structures, algorithms)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD and/or CI
• A passion for quality driven software engineering

It'd also be great to see these skills/experiences as well:

• Previous leadership experience
• Previous line management experience
• Demonstrable experience building strong client stakeholder relationships

Additional Information
Why would you enjoy working with us at OpenBet?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow
• Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go
• Exposure to real work, business-critical projects and the chance to develop some of the world's leading e-commerce sportsbooks whilst working on exciting client projects and interact with lots of code

At OpenBet, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity, embracing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. Join us in shaping the future of iGaming, where diversity isn't just celebrated—it's celebrated.