Director of Engineering

About the role

Light & Wonder is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead both front‑end and back‑end development teams, ensuring alignment, timely delivery, and high performance across global iGaming projects.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee front‑end and back‑end development teams and their deliverables.
• Monitor reliability and performance of internal processes and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Set goals, timelines, and objectives for software development teams.
• Develop strategies for future projects based on company objectives and resources.
• Hire, onboard, and coordinate new engineers.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for new integrations and tools.

Required profile

• Experience managing globally dispersed engineering and QA teams at scale.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience with cloud‑based platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience refactoring legacy code bases.
• Proficiency with Agile and modern software development methodologies.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits and an open, supportive environment.
• Modern, exciting workplace with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Opportunities to work with global teams and switch projects as the business evolves.
• Stunning work locations in Athens, Greece or Sofia, Bulgaria.