Engineering Manager for Data Platform
GR8 Tech is a leading B2B provider of iGaming solutions that empowers operators to grow, lead, and win. We deliver high-impact, full-cycle tech solutions designed to scale. From seamless integration and expert consulting to long-term operational support, our platform powers millions of active players and drives real business growth. It’s more than just a product — it’s the iGaming Platform for Champions, built for those who play to lead. We know the game and how to take it to the next level. With 1000+ talented professionals on board, we don't just build tech — we build success stories for iGaming operators all over the world. Our ambition drives us, our people make it real. Join us and be part of building champion-level success!
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading an engineering team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, maintaining high development standards, and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. This role involves both people management and technical leadership to drive performance and alignment with business goals.
What You’ll Be Driving:
- Leading, managing, and growing a team of engineers through mentorship, feedback, and performance reviews;
- Defining project goals, scope, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders;
- Ensuring high quality of deliverables through best practices, code reviews, and testing standards;
- Promoting and implementing Agile methodologies and a continuous improvement culture;
- Reviewing and approving technical designs, ensuring scalability and maintainability;
- Monitoring team progress, reporting on key metrics, and removing blockers;
- Fostering cross-functional collaboration with Product, QA, DevOps, and other teams;
- Allocating resources efficiently and managing workloads within the team;
- Supporting knowledge sharing, documentation, and technical growth initiatives;
- Creating a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe working environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Benefits Cafeteria
An annual fixed budget that you can use based on your needs and lifestyle. You decide how to allocate it:
- Sports – gym, yoga, or any activity to keep you active;
- Medical – insurance and wellness services;
- Mental health– therapy or coaching support;
- Home office – ergonomic furniture, gadgets, and tools;
- Languages – courses to improve or learn new skills.
Work-life
- Parental support with paid maternity/paternity leave and monthly childcare allowance;
- 20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, and emergency time off;
- Remote-first setup with full tech support and coworking compensation;
- Regular team events – online, offline, and offsite;
- Learning culture with internal courses, career development programs, and real growth opportunities.
Our Culture & Core Values
GR8 Tech culture is how we win. Behind every bold idea and breakthrough is a foundation of trust, ownership, and a growth mindset. We move fast, stay curious, and always keep it real, with open feedback, room to experiment, and a team that’s got your back.
- FUELLED BY TRUST: we’re open, honest, and have each other’s backs;
- OWN YOUR GAME: we take initiative and own what we do;
- ACCELER8: we move fast, focus smart, and keep it simple;
- CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: we grow through challenges and stay curious;
- BULLETPROOF: we’re resilient, ready, and always have a plan.
What Makes You a GR8 Fit:
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership role;
- Strong people management skills, including performance evaluation and mentoring;
- Proven experience in successful project delivery and technical decision-making;
- Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile practices, and software architecture principles;
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to delivery timelines;
- Experience implementing engineering KPIs, quality standards, and process improvements;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English – Upper-Intermediate+);
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage stakeholders;
- Commitment to fostering team development, inclusion, and psychological safety;
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Would Be a Plus:
- Experience working with real-time and batch data processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ, Redpanda, Spark, Flink, or similar);
- Familiarity with data visualization and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, QlikView, Metabase, Apache Superset);
- Understanding of data platform architecture in high-load, event-driven environments;
- Experience managing data infrastructure in cloud-based ecosystems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure);
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance practices, especially in regulated industries;
- Exposure to B2B SaaS or platform business models, ideally within the iGaming, fintech, or online entertainment sectors;
- Understanding of BI reporting layers and data modeling techniques;
- Hands-on experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, MongoDB, Redshift, BigQuery);
- Proven track record of improving engineering team efficiency and platform scalability through automation, observability, and infrastructure improvements;
- Familiarity with key metrics relevant to iGaming platforms (e.g., GGR, NGR, player retention, latency-sensitive events).
