Technical Lead Engineer, Professional Services

EGT Digital is a next-generation tech company focused on all online gaming products. Its portfolio includes Casino Games, Sportsbook, and the all-in-one solution – a Gambling Platform.

EGT Digital is a part of the Euro Games Technology (EGT) Group, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. EGT Group is one of the fastest-growing enterprises in the gaming industry. Our global network includes offices in 25 countries and our products are installed in over 85 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North, Central, and South America.

Being a part of such a fast-moving industry as iGaming, the company knows no limits and is growing rapidly through its dedication to innovation and constant improvement. This is why we are expanding our Platform & Payments Department and are now looking for a Technical Lead Engineer (Java) to join the exciting digital world of iGaming.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Lead Engineer to lead our Java PS2 team, part of the Platform & Payments division. This team focuses on building scalable, high-performance services that support large data volumes and complex business logic.

As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for both the technical direction and the day-to-day activities of the team. You’ll spend around 50–70% of your time actively contributing to designing, developing, debugging, and deploying Java-based backend services, while also mentoring and supporting your teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of skilled backend engineers
• Take ownership of technical design and implementation of backend systems
• Work closely with Product Owners and other teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Apply best practices in Java development and microservices architecture
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of backend services
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges
• Drive improvements in development processes and team collaboration

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java software development
• 2+ years of experience in leading development teams
• Strong algorithmic thinking and solid computer science fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Exposure to systems handling large data volumes
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with REST APIs, relational databases, SQL, and ORM tools
• Familiarity with Kafka / RabbitMQ, Docker, and Redis is a plus
• Understanding of CI/CD practices (Jenkins or similar)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Performance evaluation & salary review twice a year
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Work from home option -2 days weekly
• Flexible working schedule
• Additional health insurance – premium package
• Fully paid annual transportation card
• Fully paid Sports card
• Free company shuttle by the office
• Sports Teams/Sports events
• Professional development, supportive company culture, and challenging projects
• Company-sponsored trainings
• Tickets for conferences and seminars
• Team building events and office parties
• Referral Program
• Free snacks, soft drinks, coffee, and fruit are always available
• Birthday, newborn baby, and first-grader bonuses
• Corporate discounts in various shops and restaurants
• State-of-the-art modern office
• Positive working environment and chill-out zone (PS4, foosball-table, and lazy chairs)
• All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality and only the approved candidates will be invited to an interview.