VP of Engineering

About this role

About the Company
Since 2012, our client has been building a scalable SaaS platform along with a range of other digital products, establishing itself as a trusted partner in the market. The company focuses on continuous technological innovation, architectural resilience, and maintaining a high level of autonomy within its engineering teams.
The company specializes in developing turnkey and white-label solutions for iGaming operators, integrating best-in-class gaming products, and supporting clients throughout the licensing process required to operate in the iGaming industry. Its deep domain expertise has enabled the successful launch of projects across multiple international markets.

Our client is currently seeking a VP of Engineering who will help scale the company's technology organization, drive architectural evolution, strengthen engineering culture, and serve as a trusted partner to the business.

Technology Stack
Microservices architecture
High-load systems (10,000+ RPS)
.NET, PHP
PostgreSQL
AWS
Kubernetes
Docker
Kafka
MongoDB
Redis
Team
A distributed engineering organization of more than 300 professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the CTO to define and execute the company's technology strategy
Lead an engineering organization of 300+ professionals (15 direct reports), while scaling and optimizing processes
Ensure the right balance between delivery speed and solution quality
Drive the adoption of best practices in software architecture and engineering excellence
Oversee the reliability, security, and scalability of the platform
Contribute to product roadmap planning and technical risk assessment
Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering leaders
Requirements
Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in IT, including roles such as Software Engineer and Architect
At least 5 years of experience in senior technical leadership positions (VP of Engineering, Head of Development, CTO, or equivalent)
Proven experience working with microservices architectures and high-load systems
Strong track record of building, scaling, and leading engineering organizations
Strategic mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and product teams
Solid understanding of security, performance, and reliability principles in distributed systems
Hands-on software development background
English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level or higher
Nice to Have
Experience in SaaS companies operating high-load or real-time products
Participation in designing architecture from scratch or leading large-scale architectural transformations
Experience with B2B products in industries such as fintech, gametech, or adtech
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and modern DevOps/SRE practices
Benefits
25 vacation days and 5 family days yearly
Flexible start to the workday
Support from a professional corporate coach and psychologist
Regular internal and external activities, workshops, trips, and corporate events
Access to our internal knowledge base, meetups, and team-building activities
Ongoing training in new technologies and continuous professional development support