Job Description

My client, a leading technology provider within the sports streaming and iGaming sector, is hiring a Team Lead Backend Developer to join an established engineering team based in Belfast. This is a brand-new position within a growing division, focused on building and scaling ultra-low latency, high-availability backend systems that power real-time sports content delivery and sportsbook integrations.
* Competitive salary up to £75k
* Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office
* Flexible working
* Bonus scheme
* Clear career progression
You will be part of a global technology team delivering innovative, high-performance streaming and API solutions to major sportsbook operators worldwide. My client is passionate about building scalable, low-latency systems using cutting-edge cloud and distributed technologies.
As a Team Lead Backend Developer, you will combine hands-on development with technical leadership responsibilities. You will design and develop robust microservices and APIs, optimise systems for real-time performance, and mentor a team of backend engineers. You will contribute to architectural decisions, drive engineering best practice, and ensure delivery of highly available, scalable backend solutions across cloud environments.

The Person

* Strong backend development experience (6+ years) using Java, C#, .NET, Golang, or Node.js
* Previous experience in a technical lead, senior, or mentoring capacity
* Experience building microservices and distributed systems
* Strong understanding of REST APIs and event-driven architecture
* Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
* Containerisation experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
* Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Experience optimising systems for performance, scalability, and low latency
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
* Experience within iGaming, sportsbook, fintech, or streaming platforms
* Knowledge of real-time systems or low-latency environments
* Experience working in high-availability production systems

For further information on this job, or any other Software Development roles in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Kelly Nixon for a confidential chat today.
VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks (such as references, criminal record checks, right to work checks) in line with the client or VANRATH's policy.