R&D Manager – Platform

Аbout Us:

Delasport is where technology meets the excitement of sports and gaming! As a leading powerhouse in iGaming software, we provide everything from platform development to player account management. Our platform is designed to make every player feel like the star of the show, with personalized experiences and cutting-edge technology at its heart.

Since our founding in 2010, we have won multiple international awards and have established a proven track record of excellence, stability, and overall success. This achievement only drives us to reach even greater heights. Currently, we are proud to have over 500 experts across various business fields and several offices in Bulgaria (Sofia and Plovdiv), Ukraine, and Malta.

Your Team:

We’re searching for an Engineering Leader who’s ready to shape the future of our platform. This role goes beyond managing code—it’s about inspiring people, driving technical strategy, and ensuring our systems are fast, reliable, and built to scale. You’ll lead multiple teams of talented engineers, partner with stakeholders across the business, and make key decisions that directly impact millions of players worldwide.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Lead and scale multiple backend and full-stack teams, building a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
• Manage managers and senior engineers, guiding career growth and fostering ownership at every level.
• Drive technical vision and long-term strategy in sync with product, business, and platform roadmaps.
• Stay strategically hands-on through architecture reviews, design discussions, and key technical decisions.
• Oversee the delivery of high-throughput, event-driven, real-time systems.
• Define milestones, manage dependencies, and ensure execution across multiple delivery streams.
• Champion engineering best practices in DevOps, architecture, security, and observability.
• Partner closely with Product, QA, DevOps, Data, and Security to deliver end-to-end excellence.
• Ensure performance, fault tolerance, compliance, and security standards are met at scale.
• Act as a change agent, improving engineering velocity, quality, and developer experience.

Tech stack You`ll touch:

• Languages & Frameworks: PHP 8.1/8.2+, Laravel, Node.js, Nest.js, Vue.js
• Messaging & Architecture: Kafka, RabbitMQ, event-driven systems, real-time sockets
• Databases & Caching: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Memcached
• Infrastructure & Observability: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform/Pulumi, Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, OpenTelemetry/Jaeger
• Tooling & DevOps: Git, microservices, CI/CD pipelines

Who You Are: 

• 8+ years of backend or full-stack engineering, with 2–4+ years leading multiple teams and/or managers.
• Proven experience building and scaling high-availability, distributed systems in demanding industries (iGaming, fintech, SaaS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures and system design.
• Familiarity with modern PHP/Node.js stacks and database performance optimization (MySQL, MongoDB).
• Strategic thinker who can set and execute technical vision across diverse teams.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills – able to inspire engineers, align with executives, and drive results.
• Experience managing cross-functional groups (backend, frontend, DevOps, data) under one R&D umbrella.

Nice to have:

• Background in data aggregation/analytics pipelines and stream processing.
• MSSQL performance tuning know-how.
• Exposure to Python scripting, AI/ML integration, or automation in production.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and secure systems design (e.g., GDPR)

What We Offer to Make You Smile: We’re not just about work; we’re about perks, too! Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary Package: We value your expertise and hard work.
• Time Off: 20+ vacation days to relax and recharge.
• Perks & Vouchers: From celebrating birthdays and welcoming newborns, we’ve got you covered.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and a Multisport card.
• Continuous Learning: Budget for courses, certifications, and self-development.
• Central Office Locations: Work in a fantastic, pet friendly accessible spot.

Wait, there` s more:

• Birthday Bash: Let’s celebrate YOU! Join our birthday parties to bring the team together and make everyone feel special!
• Multicultural Days: Explore flavors and traditions! Experience the vibrant cultures of your colleagues through food, music, and fun activities!
• Yoga Classes: Stretch and unwind! Join our yoga classes to relax and rejuvenate—perfect for some mid-day zen!
• Massages at the Office: Treat yourself! Enjoy on-site massages to melt away stress and tension right at your desk.
• Chess Lessons: Checkmate your boredom! Join our chess lessons to sharpen your mind and have fun with friends!
• Bulgarian for Foreigners Lessons: Level up your language skills! Our classes help you master  Bulgarian for smoother communication!

Ready to Lead the Future of iGaming?

If you’re passionate about scaling teams, driving innovation, and making a global impact, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and be part of something big at Delasport!