Software Development Team Leader, Risk and Regulatory

bet365 Group; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Software Development Team Leader for its Risk and Regulatory division. In this full-time role, you will mentor talent, manage significant software solutions, and oversee quality assurance throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software development, experience with various backend technologies, and a passion for innovation and collaboration. This position offers a hybrid working policy and additional perks such as eye care and life assurance.

Benefits

Eye care

Flu Vaccinations

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Background in software development is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of handling large workloads with rapid context switching.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely provision of deliverables throughout the SDLC.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads and Senior Developers.
• Schedule and plan development resources according to business needs.
• Track and report progress and mitigate risks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Proactive mindset

Knowledge sharing

Education

Degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline

Tools

.Net

MS SQL

Python

React

Typescript

Golang

GCP

Version control

Micro service architecture

Job description

Software Development Team Leader, Risk and Regulatory

Stoke-on-Trent Technology

As a Software Development Team Leader, you will help to drive innovation, mentor top talent, and shape the future of our platform with cutting-edge technology to deliver optimal software solutions.

Full-time

Closes 08/04/2026

Risk and Regulatory is vital to the continued success of the Business due to the regulated nature of the jurisdictions we operate in. We have responsibility for developing and supporting critical site functionality and operational tooling.

Our fast paced and dynamic environment requires an innovative and committed leadership team to continue to drive delivery of new features, functionality and maintenance work pieces.

This is a great opportunity to build a career in technical management with large-scale systems. You will thrive in a fast paced environment and help drive progress and efficiency, whilst supporting the continued growth of the team.

A background in software development is essential with a focus on your organisational, problem solving and people skills.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Forward thinking, with ability to challenge the norm.

Ability to work proactively in a reactive environment.

Passion for software development and creating efficient processes and best practises.

Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed.

Capable of handling large workloads with rapid context switching.

Strong appreciation of the importance of knowledge sharing and mentoring.

Knowledge in at least one of the backend languages, or all of the following areas: .Net, MS SQL, Python, React, Typescript, Golang and GCP.

Knowledge of version control and code repositories.

Knowledge of Micro service and distributed system architectures.

Degree educated in Computer Science of relevant discipline, or relevant professional experience.

What you will be doing

Ensuring timely provision of agreed deliverables throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), by understanding both Business and technical requirements.

Working alongside Technical Leads and Senior Developers to determine the most suitable technical solution.

Scheduling and planning development resource according to the Business needs.

Tracking and reporting of progress.

Mitigating risk and resolving blockers throughout the work.

Collaborating with other teams within the Business as required.

Looking into bugs raised and communicating with other teams involved to resolve them, while understanding and enforcing governance of best practises.

Acting as a point of escalation for the team both in and out of office hours.

Recognising team members’ strengths and mentoring them to encourage and support continuous improvement.

Chairing team meetings, 1-2-1 sessions and feeding into team appraisals.

Bonus

Eye care and Flu Vaccinations

Life Assurance

Life at bet365

We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.