Take charge of our Casino RGS and elevate our real‑time game architecture in this brand new Technical Lead role.The Gaming Platform department builds, scales and maintains the core Remote Game Server (RGS) infrastructure powering 24/7 gaming operations. This critical ecosystem handles massive concurrency, processing thousands of transactions per second across global markets with ultra‑low latency and uncompromising reliability.As Technical Lead, you will take ownership of architectural standards and technical delivery across our proprietary RGS platform. Leading from the front, this role balances hands‑on technical mastery in C#, SQL Server and message‑driven architectures with strategic leadership, collaborating with product specialists and front‑end teams to deliver seamless, cutting‑edge game client integrations.This role is eligible for inclusion in our hybrid work from home policy.
Technical Expertise
- Expertise in C# and .NET for designing high‑throughput, low‑latency distributed systems
- Comprehensive knowledge of MS SQL Server, covering schema design, performance tuning, indexing and query optimisation
- Practical background in event‑driven messaging architectures using RabbitMQ or similar technologies
- Solid understanding of HTML5, JavaScript and TypeScript for real‑time game client integration and frameworks like PixiJS
- Proven technical leadership with the ability to set architectural governance and mentor developers
- Track record of embedding engineering best practices, including automated testing, code reviews and modern CI/CD pipelines
- Background in the iGaming sector, including RGS platforms, game engines, game maths implementation and regulatory compliance
Key Responsibilities
- Define the technical roadmap and architectural standards for the Casino RGS platform
- Design and build high‑throughput C# microservices and event‑driven messaging workflows using RabbitMQ
- Optimise SQL Server database architecture for peak performance, scalability and data integrity
- Collaborate with front‑end game developers to ensure seamless PixiJS client‑server communication
- Mentor and guide engineering team members to foster technical excellence and professional growth
- Drive software quality across the delivery lifecycle through automated testing, peer reviews and CI/CD pipelines
- Partner with Product Managers and QA teams to translate complex requirements into reliable technical solutions
- Ensure system resilience, high availability and strict adherence to security and compliance standards
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Technical Lead, Gaming in Manchester employer: Bet3651
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