Principal Engineer (Backend)

Principal Engineer (Backend)About the RoleWe''re looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end delivery of highly complex, multi-team initiatives. This is a senior technical leadership role where you''ll shape architecture, influence engineering strategy, and drive technical excellence across squads. You''ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment alongside product, engineering, and commercial teams as we continue building innovative solutions in the sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment industry.What You''ll Be DoingTake ownership of delivery across large-scale, cross-functional projectsDrive architectural decisions and promote scalable, maintainable designChallenge the tech status quo and lead modernisation, automation, and innovation initiativesBuild high-quality, reusable, and scalable Back End systemsAnalyse system-wide dependencies, bottlenecks, and performanceDefine and implement engineering best practices, standards, and processesLead design reviews and contribute to governance and architecture forumsBalance priorities across technical debt, quality, and delivery timelinesChampion security-first development and ensure robust controls in pipelinesCollaborate with Product Owners and Engineering Leaders to define MVPs and solutionsMentor engineers, supporting their technical growth and developmentPlay an active role in hiring and building high-performing engineering teamsWhat We''re Looking ForTechnical SkillsStrong expertise ..... full job details .....