Lead Software Engineer

Lead design, architecture, and delivery of large-scale Java backend services, REST APIs, and distributed systems ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise standards.

Own platform health by driving maintenance strategies, technical debt reduction, and reliability improvements; lead resolution of critical production issues.

Define and govern architecture standards, conduct architectural reviews, recommend strategic technology improvements, and provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.

Proven experience leading enterprise-scale Java backend development including REST APIs and distributed systems.

Strong expertise in software architecture, API design, microservices, security (including OWASP standards), and platform modernization.

Experience with technical leadership responsibilities such as architectural reviews, mentoring, technical hiring, and cross-team collaboration.

Work Abroad: Up to three times per year for a total of up to six weeks or as otherwise agreed. Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.

Experienced in strategic technology planning and execution for complex, multi-system business initiatives in regulated environments such as gaming or lottery.

Demonstrates operating style focused on governance of architectural standards, risk management, and continuous platform improvement.

Strong collaborator with product, security, DevOps, and other engineering teams; confident in influencing product roadmaps and leading cross-functional technical initiatives.