Backend Team Lead (.NET/Java)

EGT Digital is a next-generation tech company focused on all online gaming products. Its portfolio includes Casino Games, Sportsbook, and the all-in-one solution – a Gambling Platform.

EGT Digital is a part of the Euro Games Technology (EGT) Group, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. EGT Group is one of the fastest-growing enterprises in the gaming industry. Our global network includes offices in 25 countries and our products are installed in over 85 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North, Central, and South America.

Being a part of such a fast-moving industry as iGaming, the company knows no limits and is growing rapidly through its dedication to innovation and constant improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the backend development team, including hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day support
• Mentor team members, conduct 1-on-1s, and support their professional growth
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and track team progress against project goals
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define best practices, coding standards, and architecture guidelines
• Development of new functionalities for existing projects
• Support for already developed functionalities
• Active participation in the development of new projects
• Collection and analysis of information to develop alternative solutions
• Making code reviews of other team members
• Writing technical documentation
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define team roadmap and deliverables
• Identify and remove blockers, and foster a positive, high-performing team culture

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a team lead, engineering lead, or similar leadership role
• 5+ years experience as a Backend Developer
• Proven track record of mentoring developers and managing team performance
• Experience with agile methodologies and sprint planning
• Primary — Java:
• Hands-on experience with Java (17 or 21) and Spring Boot (3.x)
• ORM / data access: JPA / Hibernate, Spring Data JDBC, or MyBatis
• Build tools: Maven or Gradle
• Testing: JUnit 5, Mockito, AssertJ
• Primary — .NET:
• Hands-on experience with .NET 7+ / .NET 8 and C# 12
• ORM / data access: Entity Framework Core or Dapper
• Testing: xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest
• Secondary — Python and Go:
• Working knowledge of Python (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django) or Go (e.g., Gin, Echo, Fiber)
• Willingness to review, guide, and contribute to Python / Go codebases when needed
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and Design Patterns
• Understanding of microservice architectures
• Strong experience with different data structures and algorithms
• Experience with relational databases – PostgreSQL / MySQL / MSSQL
• Experience with messaging / communication technologies: REST, HTTP, Kafka, RabbitMQ, WebSockets, gRPC
• Experience with unit / integration testing, build tools, and version control (Git)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Experience with caching technologies: Redis
• Education in mathematics / information technology field

Nice to have:

• Experience with NoSQL databases: MongoDB, ClickHouse, ScyllaDB, Cassandra, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Performance evaluation & salary review twice a year
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Work from home option – 2 days weekly
• Flexible working schedule
• Additional health insurance – premium package
• Fully paid annual transportation card
• Fully paid Sports card
• Free company shuttle by the office
• Sports Teams/Sports events
• Professional development, supportive company culture, and challenging projects
• Company-sponsored trainings
• Tickets for conferences and seminars
• Team building events and office parties
• Referral Program
• Free snacks, soft drinks, coffee, and fruit are always available
• Birthday, newborn baby, and first-grader bonuses
• Corporate discounts in various shops and restaurants
• State-of-the-art modern office
• Positive working environment and chill-out zone (PS4, foosball-table, and lazy chairs)

All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality and only the approved candidates will be invited to an interview.