Software Development Lead Specialist

About us:  

Founded on the dream and insight of three sports journalists in 1945, Sisal was the first Italian company to operate in the gaming and betting industry as a government licensee.  

As of August 4, 2022, Sisal is part of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and listed on the London and New York stock exchanges.

The company’s commitment to building a more responsible future rests on a sustainability strategy with long-term objectives to affirm Sisal as a leader in Responsible Gaming, an innovative and sustainable company and an exemplary work environment. 

What you’ll do: 

• You will join the team of ​​Lottery Integration Architecture​​ and in particular in the ​​​Lottery & Terminals Platform IT Factory, reporting directly to ​Lottery Integration Architecture Associate Manager; 
• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions;
• Collaborate with the Architecture team to implement their frameworks and guidelines, ensuring the correct application of business flows for different games and markets during the delivery phase;
• Formalize and assign tasks to the delivery team, ensuring clear communication and efficient execution;
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical guidelines;
• Maintain and improve the existing codebase, and review peer code changes;
• Ensure applications stability by monitoring production systems;
• Act promptly on any alert to identify and resolve issues, minimizing impact on operations.

Who you are: 

• You have at least ​5 years of experience as Software Engineer, with 2+ years as Tech Lead or similar role;
• Strong understanding of software architectures: Microservices, EDA, SOA, and experience with scalable, high-volume systems;
• Proficiency with Java 8/17 and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring JDBC;
• Familiarity with integration frameworks like Apache Camel or Spring Integration;
• Experience with message brokers such as Apache ActiveMQ or Apache Kafka;
• Proficiency with containers build using Docker and Kubernetes;
• Good knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• You have expertise in secure code development;
• You are proficient in English and Italian, both spoken and written.

Preferrably, you also have: 

• Stong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a technical team;
• Familiarity with Apache Karaf and OSGI framworks.

What we offer you/you can expect from us: 

• ​​Permanent contract​; 
• ​​Hybrid work​;
• An inclusive place to work;
• Company-Owned Devices: laptop and business mobile phone; 
• Meal Allowance; 
• Supplemental Health Insurance. 

Looking for a role that can support your learning and career goals: 

• Psychological well-being: online meditation courses, medical online service, counselling service thanks to the support of certified psychologists and coaches; 
• Continuous learning for soft and hard skills (es. learning platform; managerial learning to be fully exploited thanks to FlexiLearning, which allows you to dedicate at least 4 hours per month for your professional growth);
• Support for parents, children and financial aid for mothers; 
• Volunteering during your working hours. 

Equal Opportunity  

Sisal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us. We welcome any candidate without distinction of sex, age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. 

Location: Italy, Rome, Via Sacco e Vanzetti, 89