Founded in 1999 and listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market, Playtech is a technology leader in the gaming industry with over 7,000 employees across 20 countries. Playtech delivers business intelligence-driven gaming software, services, content, and platform technology, making it a leader in the industry.

To learn more about Playtech's company culture, visit: www.playtechpeople.com

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

We are currently seeking a professional Python Development Team Leader to manage our team of 4 skilled Python developers.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, a deep understanding of Python, and a passion for working with cutting-edge technologies.

Join us to lead a talented team and drive impactful projects in a forward-thinking environment.

Your influential mission. You will...

• Lead the development of our system.
• Own and enhance dozens of microservices.
• Create new services from scratch.
• Design APIs for external and internal integrations.
• Design the architecture of new and current services
• Solving problems and investigating issues with very little guidance or initial information.
• Lead the integration with other units in Playtech and with external clients.
• Enhance and own ML applications.
• Speak to business stakeholders as required

Components for success. You...

• Bring a minimum of 10 years experience in software development on production systems.
• Possess a minimum of 6 years experience in developing Python applications.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in a managerial position.
• Can demonstrate experience in creating high-load REST services.
• Are familiar with CI-CD processes and technologies such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Have experience working with databases such as MySQL, Redis, Athena, etc.
• Possessing experience with AWS technologies.
• Have a high level of English proficiency.
• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or a related field).

You'll get extra points for...

• Having experience working with data science teams

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Engaged User Experiences - We develop personalized recommendations and churn mitigation strategies to keep users coming back for more.
• Data-Driven Decision Making -  We generate insightful reports to empower informed decisions across the organization.
• Cutting-Edge Technologies -  We're constantly exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance our capabilities.
• Responsible Development - We prioritize responsible user experiences through innovative solutions.

AI Unit
We're a dynamic and innovative team of 30 developers, with expertise in data science, Python development, data engineering, front-end development, and DevOps. We're passionate about pushing boundaries and developing solutions that make a positive impact.

Join us and be a part of the future!

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.