Lead Software Engineer Java - Sports

Lead Software Engineer / Team Lead (Java Spring Boot) Manchester / WFH to £78k Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong Java skills? You could be working on complex and interesting systems using the latest technology within a diverse, supportive environment whilst enjoying a range of perks and continual learning opportunities at a global games software house. What''s in it for you: Salary to £78k Personalised training budget Pension Healthcare including dental and optical Various wellness experiences, gym subsidy, cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and much more Diverse, supportive environment with great career progression opportunities Your role: As a Lead Software Engineer you will play a key role in guiding and inspiring a small, high-performing development team, working on real-time in sports betting applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical delivery with team development and collaboration, with approximately a 80/20 split between hands-on architecture and coding and people management (coaching, mentoring). Collaborating closely with the Product Owner, you''ll oversee the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring that the product backlog is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You''ll promote engineering excellence, encouraging best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across both team and wider organisation. A central part of this role will be creating a developer friendly ..... full job details .....