Engineering Manager

🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for engineering strategy, delivery, and technical excellence of a business-critical lottery product within a scalable, cloud-native platform. The position combines ownership of product roadmap execution, architecture direction, and quality standards with oversight of multi-team engineering structures. It focuses on building high-performing teams and ensuring secure, reliable, and predictable software delivery in a high-volume transactional environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years software engineering experience, 5+ years leading multi-team engineering organizations, Experience delivering scalable, secure software products, Experience in product-oriented or SaaS environments, Strong knowledge of modern software architecture, Experience with SDLC, Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Experience with cloud platforms, Experience with microservices and distributed systems, Understanding of security and compliance in regulated environments, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 📃 Skills: AWS, Azure, Microservices, APIs, DistributedSystems, EventDriven, CI/CD, DevOps, Agile, SDLC, TestAutomation, Cloud, Architecture, Security, Observability 🏢 Description: About BrightStar BrightStar is a global provider of lottery platforms and systems for state lottery operators across four continents. We build and operate mission-critical software that powers the sale, management, and settlement of lottery products — serving millions of players through our clients’ retail and digital networks. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for the development, scalability, and long-term evolution of one of business-critical products within BrightStar’s lottery technology portfolio. This role combines strategic technology leadership, people management, product delivery ownership, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will be accountable for building and leading high-performing engineering teams, driving predictable delivery of the product roadmap, ensuring technical excellence, and partnering closely with Product, Architecture, Delivery, Operations, Security, and senior business stakeholders. The Director of Software Engineering reports to the VP of Product Software Engineering and operates as part of a leadership team that is actively building a more predictable, ownership-driven engineering organization. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Lead the software engineering function responsible for the product, including software development, quality engineering, technical delivery, and engineering operations. Define and execute the engineering strategy for the product in alignment with BrightStar’s platform transformation, product strategy, business priorities, and customer needs. Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams, including Engineering Managers, Technical Leads, Software Engineers, and QA / Test Automation specialists. Create clear ownership, accountability, and decision-making structures across teams. Drive a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and outcome orientation. Coach and mentor engineering leaders and senior technical talent, supporting succession planning and leadership development. Product Delivery and Execution Own engineering delivery against the product roadmap, ensuring predictable execution, clear prioritization, and measurable outcomes. Partner with Product Management to translate business needs, client requirements, and market opportunities into scalable and technically sound product capabilities. Ensure effective planning, estimation, dependency management, release governance, and delivery reporting. Identify and remove delivery bottlenecks across teams, processes, architecture, and stakeholder alignment. Establish and monitor key engineering metrics, including delivery predictability, quality, reliability, cycle time, defect trends, system performance, and team health. Balance new feature development with technical debt reduction, platform modernization, and operational stability. Architecture, Quality and Reliability Provide leadership over architectural direction, design standards, and engineering best practices for the product. Support BrightStar’s shift toward a modular, cloud-native product platform by promoting reuse, standardization, configurability, and scalable architecture. Ensure the product is scalable, secure, maintainable, observable, and resilient. Promote modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, observability, secure development lifecycle, and cloud-native engineering. Work closely with Architecture, Security, Infrastructure / Cloud, and Operations teams to ensure alignment on platform strategy, non-functional requirements, and production readiness. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, test automation, incident prevention, and root-cause analysis. Ensure compliance with relevant security, data protection, audit, and regulatory requirements applicable to lottery systems and public-sector clients. Stakeholder and Business Collaboration Act as the primary engineering partner for Product, Operations, Delivery, Sales, and senior leadership stakeholders. Communicate engineering plans, risks, trade-offs, and delivery progress clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Support customer-facing discussions where senior technical credibility is required, especially around scalability, reliability, roadmap feasibility, delivery risk, or complex implementation topics. Collaborate with global or distributed teams, ensuring alignment across locations, time zones, and functions. Represent the engineering organization in strategic planning, budgeting, portfolio prioritization, and transformation discussions. People, Organization and Talent Define the target engineering organization structure required to support current delivery needs and future platform growth. Recruit, retain, and develop strong engineering talent. Set performance expectations, conduct talent reviews, and support career development for managers and senior engineers. Build an inclusive, accountable, and high-performance engineering culture. Manage internal teams and, where relevant, external technology partners, contractors, or vendors. Support workforce planning, budget management, and capacity planning for the engineering function. Required Experience and Qualifications 10–15+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including significant experience in product-oriented software development. Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, preferably including managers, tech leads, or multi-team structures. Experience in a role such as Director of Engineering, Head of Engineering, Senior Engineering Manager, VP Engineering, or equivalent. Proven track record of delivering complex software products or platforms in scalable, reliable, and secure environments. Strong understanding of modern software architecture, SDLC, agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, test automation, and engineering quality practices. Experience managing engineering delivery in a product organization, preferably in SaaS, fintech, gaming / lottery technology, ticketing, e-commerce, payments, enterprise software, or another high-volume transactional environment. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure. Experience with microservices, APIs, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or real-time processing. Ability to make sound technology and prioritization decisions under ambiguity and business pressure. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, organizational design, and talent development. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with executive-level stakeholders. Fluent English. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage. Location: Warsaw, Poland - on-site presence required (hybrid mode).

🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for driving engineering strategy, delivery, and technical excellence for a business-critical, cloud-based lottery platform. The position focuses on building and managing high-performing teams, ensuring scalable and secure architecture, and delivering predictable product outcomes in a complex, high-volume transactional environment. The role combines product delivery ownership with architectural oversight and cloud-native transformation. 🗂️ Requirements: 10–15+ years in software engineering, Minimum 5 years leading engineering teams, Experience in Director/Head/Senior Engineering Manager/VP Engineering role, Proven delivery of complex, scalable, secure software products, Strong knowledge of modern software architecture, Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies, Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices, Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), Experience with microservices and distributed systems, Experience in high-volume transactional or SaaS environments, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, Fluent English 📃 Skills: AWS, Azure, Microservices, APIs, DistributedSystems, EventDrivenArchitecture, RealTimeProcessing, SDLC, Agile, DevOps, CICD, TestAutomation, CloudNative, SaaS 🏢 Description: About BrightStar BrightStar is a global provider of lottery platforms and systems for state lottery operators across four continents. We build and operate mission-critical software that powers the sale, management, and settlement of lottery products — serving millions of players through our clients’ retail and digital networks. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for the development, scalability, and long-term evolution of one of business-critical products within BrightStar’s lottery technology portfolio. This role combines strategic technology leadership, people management, product delivery ownership, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will be accountable for building and leading high-performing engineering teams, driving predictable delivery of the product roadmap, ensuring technical excellence, and partnering closely with Product, Architecture, Delivery, Operations, Security, and senior business stakeholders. The Director of Software Engineering reports to the VP of Product Software Engineering and operates as part of a leadership team that is actively building a more predictable, ownership-driven engineering organization. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Lead the software engineering function responsible for the product, including software development, quality engineering, technical delivery, and engineering operations. Define and execute the engineering strategy for the product in alignment with BrightStar’s platform transformation, product strategy, business priorities, and customer needs. Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams, including Engineering Managers, Technical Leads, Software Engineers, and QA / Test Automation specialists. Create clear ownership, accountability, and decision-making structures across teams. Drive a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and outcome orientation. Coach and mentor engineering leaders and senior technical talent, supporting succession planning and leadership development. Product Delivery and Execution Own engineering delivery against the product roadmap, ensuring predictable execution, clear prioritization, and measurable outcomes. Partner with Product Management to translate business needs, client requirements, and market opportunities into scalable and technically sound product capabilities. Ensure effective planning, estimation, dependency management, release governance, and delivery reporting. Identify and remove delivery bottlenecks across teams, processes, architecture, and stakeholder alignment. Establish and monitor key engineering metrics, including delivery predictability, quality, reliability, cycle time, defect trends, system performance, and team health. Balance new feature development with technical debt reduction, platform modernization, and operational stability. Architecture, Quality and Reliability Provide leadership over architectural direction, design standards, and engineering best practices for the product. Support BrightStar’s shift toward a modular, cloud-native product platform by promoting reuse, standardization, configurability, and scalable architecture. Ensure the product is scalable, secure, maintainable, observable, and resilient. Promote modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, observability, secure development lifecycle, and cloud-native engineering. Work closely with Architecture, Security, Infrastructure / Cloud, and Operations teams to ensure alignment on platform strategy, non-functional requirements, and production readiness. Drive continuous improvement in software quality, test automation, incident prevention, and root-cause analysis. Ensure compliance with relevant security, data protection, audit, and regulatory requirements applicable to lottery systems and public-sector clients. Stakeholder and Business Collaboration Act as the primary engineering partner for Product, Operations, Delivery, Sales, and senior leadership stakeholders. Communicate engineering plans, risks, trade-offs, and delivery progress clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Support customer-facing discussions where senior technical credibility is required, especially around scalability, reliability, roadmap feasibility, delivery risk, or complex implementation topics. Collaborate with global or distributed teams, ensuring alignment across locations, time zones, and functions. Represent the engineering organization in strategic planning, budgeting, portfolio prioritization, and transformation discussions. People, Organization and Talent Define the target engineering organization structure required to support current delivery needs and future platform growth. Recruit, retain, and develop strong engineering talent. Set performance expectations, conduct talent reviews, and support career development for managers and senior engineers. Build an inclusive, accountable, and high-performance engineering culture. Manage internal teams and, where relevant, external technology partners, contractors, or vendors. Support workforce planning, budget management, and capacity planning for the engineering function. Required Experience and Qualifications 10–15+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including significant experience in product-oriented software development. Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, preferably including managers, tech leads, or multi-team structures. Experience in a role such as Director of Engineering, Head of Engineering, Senior Engineering Manager, VP Engineering, or equivalent. Proven track record of delivering complex software products or platforms in scalable, reliable, and secure environments. Strong understanding of modern software architecture, SDLC, agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, test automation, and engineering quality practices. Experience managing engineering delivery in a product organization, preferably in SaaS, fintech, gaming / lottery technology, ticketing, e-commerce, payments, enterprise software, or another high-volume transactional environment. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure. Experience with microservices, APIs, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or real-time processing. Ability to make sound technology and prioritization decisions under ambiguity and business pressure. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, organizational design, and talent development. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with executive-level stakeholders. Fluent English. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage. Location: Warsaw, Poland - on-site presence required (hybrid mode).

🏢 Summary: Tech Leader role in an international transformation program focused on modernizing core enterprise platforms across multiple countries. The position combines hands-on Java development with technical leadership, driving architecture decisions and ensuring high-quality delivery in an agile environment. You will design and evolve complex core systems while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. 🗂️ Requirements: 6+ years enterprise software development experience, Experience with complex core systems (configuration, integrations, business logic), Strong knowledge of Java and JVM ecosystem, Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, Strong SQL knowledge, Experience in Agile/Scrum environments, Ability to lead technical delivery and mentor developers, Understanding of clean code principles and design patterns, Fluent English 📃 Skills: Java, JVM, REST, SQL, Agile, Scrum 🏢 Description: About the role You will join an international technology team working on a large-scale transformation program focused on modernizing core business platforms across multiple countries. The team operates in an agile setup and is responsible for building and evolving critical systems that support key business processes. We are looking for a Tech Leader who combines strong hands-on engineering skills with the ability to drive technical decisions and ensure high-quality delivery. You will work closely with both business and technology stakeholders in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Key responsibilities Lead technical delivery within the development team (hands-on + mentoring) Design and implement new features within a core enterprise platform Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Ensure high code quality, performance, and adherence to engineering best practices Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and stakeholders Maintain and enhance existing solutions Identify and reduce technical debt Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement Create and maintain technical documentation Requirements 6+ years of experience in enterprise software development Experience working with complex core systems (configuration, integrations, business logic) Strong knowledge of: Java / JVM ecosystem REST APIs SQL Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Proven ability to guide and mentor developers Solid understanding of clean code principles and design patterns Fluent English Nice to have Experience with large-scale, distributed systems Background in transformation or platform modernization projects Experience working in international environments What’s in it for you Participation in a large, international transformation program Work in a mature agile environment Real impact on architecture and platform evolution Collaboration with experienced teams across multiple locations Flexible form of cooperation: employment contract (UoP) or B2B

🏢 Summary: Leadership role combining engineering team management with hands-on design and implementation of critical product components in a high-availability environment. The position focuses on delivering client-side software projects on time while collaborating closely with product teams to ensure technical feasibility. It also involves process optimization and technical decision-making within an Agile setup. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, Minimum 7 years of experience in client-side software design and development, At least 3 years of managerial or leadership experience, Strong experience in Java programming, Experience developing software for high-availability environments, Experience working with Agile methodologies, Fluent English 📃 Skills: Java, Agile, HighAvailability, SoftwareDesign, ClientSide, Leadership, ComputerScience 🏢 Description: Responsibilities Managing the engineering team and prioritizing workloads Actively ensuring the on-time delivery of projects Close collaboration with the product team to assess the feasibility of features and propose alternative solutions when needed Building and maintaining a high level of engagement and motivation within the team Continuously improving processes to increase project efficiency and profitability Actively participating in resolving key issues impacting team performance Designing and implementing critical components of the product Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in client-side software design and development, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role Experience in Java programming Knowledge of developing software for high-availability environments Experience working with Agile methodologies Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams Fluent English Offer Employment contract with bonus system Opportunity to join an exciting and impactful project Private medical healthcare Sports card Hybrid work model (50% remotely)

🏢 Summary: Engineering Leader role owning a key B2B SaaS product domain with significant business impact. Responsible for setting technical direction, shaping product vision with Product Leadership, and leading a large cross-functional team. Focused on scalable architecture, operational excellence, and high-quality delivery in a modern web and cloud environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience, Proven experience building complex B2B SaaS enterprise solutions, Experience leading and managing large engineering teams, Strong knowledge of modern web development, Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Experience contributing to architectural decisions and scalable systems, Experience working in a Product + Tech partnership model 📃 Skills: NETCore, React, Azure, SaaS, B2B, Web, Cloud, Architecture, Scalability 🏢 Description: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Leader to take ownership of a key product domain with significant business impact. In this role, you will work closely with Product Leadership, jointly shaping the product vision, roadmap, delivery, and overall business success. You will lead a large, cross-functional team (approx. 20 engineers and specialists), setting the technical direction for a core part of the customer experience. This role requires a leader who combines strong technical expertise in B2B SaaS with a product-oriented mindset. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with Product Leadership to define the product vision and roadmap, aligning technical possibilities with business objectives Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement Drive operational excellence at scale by improving team efficiency and removing blockers in complex initiatives Provide technical leadership and actively contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability and maintainability of solutions Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery Oversee product quality and performance, while managing technical debt alongside new feature development Maintain visibility over team capabilities and support the growth of senior talent Requirements: Proven track record in building complex B2B SaaS enterprise solutions 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including leadership experience (managing larger teams is a strong plus) Strong understanding of modern web development and cloud platforms (experience with .NET Core, React, and Azure is a plus) Product mindset and experience working in a Product + Tech partnership model Experience delivering impactful solutions, not just maintaining legacy systems Excellent communication skills in English and Polish (C1/C2) Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative Experience working in international, fast-paced, and multicultural environments Additional information: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Poland Location: Hybrid (Warsaw – approx. 4 days/month in the office) or fully remote within Poland What we offer: Opportunities for personal and professional development A dynamic, innovative work environment based on strong values Training and development budget Private healthcare Co-financed sports card Option to work fully remotely or in a hybrid model with an office in Warsaw

🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for owning and scaling a key B2B SaaS product domain with significant business impact. The position combines technical direction, architectural oversight, and close collaboration with Product to shape vision, roadmap, and delivery. You will lead a large cross-functional team and ensure scalable, high-quality solutions in a modern cloud environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of software engineering experience, Proven experience building complex B2B SaaS enterprise solutions, Experience leading and managing large engineering teams, Strong knowledge of modern web development, Experience with cloud platforms, Hands-on experience with architectural design and scalability, Experience in Product + Tech partnership model, Fluency in English and Polish (C1/C2), Eligibility to work in Poland 📃 Skills: .NET, React, Azure, SaaS, B2B, Cloud, Web, Architecture, C# 🏢 Description: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Leader to take ownership of a key product domain with significant business impact. In this role, you will work closely with Product Leadership, jointly shaping the product vision, roadmap, delivery, and overall business success. You will lead a large, cross-functional team (approx. 20 engineers and specialists), setting the technical direction for a core part of the customer experience. This role requires a leader who combines strong technical expertise in B2B SaaS with a product-oriented mindset. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with Product Leadership to define the product vision and roadmap, aligning technical possibilities with business objectives Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement Drive operational excellence at scale by improving team efficiency and removing blockers in complex initiatives Provide technical leadership and actively contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring scalability and maintainability of solutions Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery Oversee product quality and performance, while managing technical debt alongside new feature development Maintain visibility over team capabilities and support the growth of senior talent Requirements: Proven track record in building complex B2B SaaS enterprise solutions 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including leadership experience (managing larger teams is a strong plus) Strong understanding of modern web development and cloud platforms (experience with .NET Core, React, and Azure is a plus) Product mindset and experience working in a Product + Tech partnership model Experience delivering impactful solutions, not just maintaining legacy systems Excellent communication skills in English and Polish (C1/C2) Self-driven, proactive, and collaborative Experience working in international, fast-paced, and multicultural environments Additional information: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Poland Location: Hybrid (Warsaw – approx. 4 days/month in the office) or fully remote within Poland What we offer: Opportunities for personal and professional development A dynamic, innovative work environment based on strong values Training and development budget Private healthcare Co-financed sports card Option to work fully remotely or in a hybrid model with an office in Warsaw

🏢 Summary: Staff-level backend engineering role focused on designing and owning JVM-based services that orchestrate distributed compute engines (Spark, Trino) for enterprise environments. The position combines deep distributed systems development with Kubernetes-based infrastructure, AWS integrations, CI/CD ownership, and secure authentication implementation. It requires architectural leadership and long-term ownership of platform components. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years backend engineering experience, Strong expertise in Java, Production experience building JVM-based services, Experience designing and operating distributed systems in production, Hands-on Kubernetes experience (manifests or Helm), Strong Docker experience, Experience managing CI/CD for Java codebases, Practical AWS experience (S3, IAM, SSO), Experience designing RESTful APIs, Knowledge of OAuth2 or OIDC authentication mechanisms, Proven architectural leadership across multiple services 📃 Skills: Java, JVM, Spark, Trino, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, S3, IAM, SSO, REST, OpenAPI, OAuth2, OIDC, CI/CD, GitHubActions, Jenkins, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Python, Helm 🏢 Description: About the role As a Staff Engineer on the Spark Job Manager and Starburst Enterprise team, you will own critical backend and platform components that orchestrate distributed compute (Spark, Trino) for enterprise customers. You will lead the design and implementation of JVM-based services and the surrounding infrastructure: Kubernetes deployments, Docker image strategy, CI/CD automation, AWS integrations, and secure enterprise authentication flows. This is a staff-level role requiring architectural leadership, cross-team influence, and long-term platform ownership. As a Staff Software Engineer at Starburst, you will : Own critical backend and platform components that orchestrate distributed compute (Spark, Trino) for enterprise customers. Lead the design and implementation of JVM-based services and the surrounding infrastructure, including Kubernetes deployments, Docker image strategy, CI/CD automation, AWS integrations, and secure enterprise authentication flows. Provide architectural leadership, cross-team influence, and long-term platform ownership. Some of the things we look for: Deep Backend Engineering & Distributed Systems: 8+ years of professional backend experience, with strong expertise in Java (primary and required) and production experience building JVM-based services. Experience designing and operating distributed systems in production. Working with Spark, Trino/Presto, or comparable distributed compute engines is a strong plus. Extensive experience designing and evolving RESTful APIs, including validation, error modeling, pagination, filtering, backward-compatible versioning, and OpenAPI documentation. Infrastructure & Operations: Hands-on production experience with Kubernetes (authoring manifests/Helm charts) and strong Docker experience (multi-stage builds, image optimization, security best practices). Experience owning CI/CD for complex Java codebases, using GitHub Actions (preferred) or Jenkins. Practical AWS experience with S3 (or S3-compatible object storage), IAM roles/policies, and AWS SSO. Familiarity with secure authentication mechanisms: OAuth2 / OIDC, token-based auth, and session management. Experience implementing Metrics (Prometheus preferred), Distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry), and structured logging for JVM services is a plus. Staff-Level Impact: Proven experience leading architecture across multiple services or systems. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-team RFCs, break down ambiguous problems, influence engineering standards, and raise the technical bar through code reviews and mentorship. Own long-term platform health, not just feature delivery. Highly Preferred Experience: Experience building job orchestration platforms. Experience working in enterprise / B2B environments. Strong Python skills for automation and tooling. Experience running systems in hybrid or on-prem environments. Collaboration on open-source projects is a strong plus. Ability to Travel : This role will require 25% in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs. Where could this role be based? This role is based in our Warsaw office and follows a hybrid model, with an expectation of being onsite 2-3 days per week. Build your career at Starburst All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry –  and the future. Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more. We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically. Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

🏢 Summary: Engineering Manager role leading three distributed SCRUM teams delivering a workforce management product. Responsible for delivery ownership, people management, engineering standards, and expanding the use of AI coding agents, while providing strong technical oversight in a Java-based ecosystem. Requires hands-on technical depth, cloud experience, and EU-timezone availability. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams simultaneously, 8+ years of software development experience, Strong Java background, Hands-on experience with AI coding agents or managing teams using them, Experience with AWS or Azure, Advanced English proficiency, Availability in EU timezone, Experience delivering software in Agile/SCRUM environments, Understanding of Java/Spring ecosystem and relational databases, Experience with QA automation and CI/CD practices 📃 Skills: Java, Spring, React, AWS, Azure, SCRUM, Agile, CI/CD, AI, Copilot, Claude, Cursor, SQL, Playwright, AzureDevOps, Microservices, Messaging, TestAutomation 🏢 Description: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead three SCRUM teams working on HotSchedules Labor, our workforce management product. You will own delivery, people management, and engineering processes across teams of full-stack Java developers, tech leads, and QA automation engineers. This is a management-focused role. You will not write code daily, but you need strong technical depth to evaluate architectural decisions and challenge technical trade-offs. The teams use AI coding agents in their daily work, and you will be expected to support and grow this practice. The teams are distributed across Ukraine, Latin America, and the US. EU-timezone working hours are required. You will run cross-team ceremonies, stakeholder updates, and escalation calls, so strong English communication skills are a must. Key Responsibilities Lead three SCRUM teams end-to-end: sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and delivery commitments Own delivery outcomes and make sure teams consistently hit sprint goals and roadmap milestones Manage ~15-20 engineers across three teams: tech leads, senior full-stack developers, and QA automation engineers Run regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations Remove blockers, manage cross-team dependencies, and escalate risks early Work with product management to align engineering capacity with business priorities Maintain engineering standards: code reviews, CI/CD discipline, test coverage, and release quality Expand the use of AI coding agents across all three teams, track adoption and productivity metrics, and report results to leadership Coordinate cross-team technical initiatives such as platform upgrades, migrations, and tech-debt reduction Own hiring for your teams: define staffing needs, run interviews, and onboard new members Report delivery status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership and client stakeholders Build and maintain a strong team culture across distributed time zones Requirements Must-Have Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams simultaneously, navigating cross-team dependencies and balancing competing priorities 8+ years of professional software development experience with a strong Java background Advanced English proficiency (daily meetings, stakeholder calls, and written communication) At least 6 months of hands-on experience with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) or direct experience managing teams that actively use them Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure) EU-timezone availability Strongly Preferred Track record of delivering software in Agile/SCRUM environments with distributed, international teams Solid understanding of the Java/Spring ecosystem, relational databases, and modern front-end frameworks (React) Experience managing QA functions, including test automation strategy and quality metrics Experience with capacity planning and delivery forecasting Nice to Have Domain experience in workforce management, scheduling, or labor optimization Familiarity with event-driven and message-queue architectures Experience managing teams through legacy-to-modern migration efforts Exposure to Playwright-based test automation frameworks Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD orchestration across multiple teams We offer*: Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible A competitive salary and good compensation package Personalized career growth Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing Education reimbursement Memorable anniversary presents Corporate events and team buildings Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers (part time)

🏢 Summary: Engineering Manager role leading a team building internal web applications and APIs in the payments domain, responsible for system reliability, feature delivery, and business-critical initiatives. The position combines people management, technical oversight, and process optimization across SDLC, CI/CD, and incident management. You will drive engineering excellence, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality releases through strong Agile practices. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of experience developing web applications and APIs, Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, Strong background in Agile software development methodologies, Ability to conduct code reviews and oversee technical discussions, Experience planning and executing sprints and roadmap deliverables, Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, Ability to monitor system health and manage incidents, Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 📃 Skills: Agile, APIs, Web, CI/CD, DevOps, SDLC, QA, Payments, IncidentManagement, RegressionTesting, Automation, KPIs 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers building internal tooling and APIs within the payments domain. You’ll be responsible for ensuring system reliability, delivering new features, and driving business-critical initiatives. This area manages web applications and APIs, where you oversee daily operations, drive technical execution, and support team growth across the whole employee lifecycle - hiring & developing talent. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Team Management & Support: Run daily standups Hold regular one-on-ones Drive goal setting and career development Lead hiring and onboarding Provide technical guidance and mentorship Track and act on engineering KPIs Technical & Project Oversight: Participate in code reviews and pull request approvals Lead technical discussions and discovery sessions Monitor system health and manage incidents Process & Execution: Plan and execute sprints and roadmap deliverables, ensuring clear timelines and resource alignment Optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams Champion Quality in all releases by ensuring proper regression testing and automation coverage in collaboration with QA engineers Enforce incident management processes Report on progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders related to development and operations Strategy & Leadership: Contribute to the engineering, SDLC and QA strategy. Conduct performance reviews and support career growth Maintain strong communication with stakeholders OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: Essential Skills: Solid engineering background, spending at least 5+ years working as an engineer developing web applications and APIs Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams Transparent and inspiring leadership style that builds trust Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide and challenge teams effectively when needed Deep understanding of Agile software development methodologies Nice-to-Have: Experience in payments domain Knowledge of the iGaming industry WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1800 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 16 offices worldwide. WHAT WE OFFER ●   Hybrid work policy ( 🏢 Our office is located in the centre of Warsaw - on Królewska 16 👑) ●   4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply) ●   Benefits package - 800 PLN net (B2B)/gross (UOP) monthly with access to the cafeteria platform (private medical care, insurances, sports card) ●   Training budget ●   ICAS assistance program that can provide help and guidance during challenging moments. ●   Our office provides complimentary snacks and drinks; on Mondays, we serve complimentary breakfast. ●   Team and office social events throughout the year ●   Free parking for bicycles and motorcycles ●   Free gym in the building ●   Equipment: MacBook Pro + smartphone (iPhone 16/17 or Samsung Galaxy S25) JOIN US! At LeoVegas Group, we encourage our teammates to find their roar and run with their boldest ideas. We don't wait for things to happen—we pounce and make them happen! Would you be a great fit for Leo Pride? Give us a roar and apply today! 🚀 As our company's working language is English, please submit your CV in English. More about us: Careers site: www.leovegasgroup.com/careers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leovegasgroup/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatleo/

🏢 Summary: Engineering Manager role leading a team building internal web applications and APIs in the payments domain, ensuring system reliability and delivery of business-critical initiatives. The position combines technical oversight, people management, and process optimization across SDLC, CI/CD, and QA practices. You will drive execution, support team growth, and oversee operational excellence. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years experience developing web applications and APIs, Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Experience with code reviews and pull request approvals, Experience monitoring system health and managing incidents, Experience planning and executing sprints and roadmaps, Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, Experience ensuring regression testing and automation coverage, Ability to track engineering KPIs and report on technical progress 📃 Skills: Agile, APIs, Web, CI/CD, DevOps, SDLC, QA, Automation, Payments, iGaming 🏢 Description: ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers building internal tooling and APIs within the payments domain. You’ll be responsible for ensuring system reliability, delivering new features, and driving business-critical initiatives. This area manages web applications and APIs, where you oversee daily operations, drive technical execution, and support team growth across the whole employee lifecycle - hiring & developing talent. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Team Management & Support: Run daily standups Hold regular one-on-ones Drive goal setting and career development Lead hiring and onboarding Provide technical guidance and mentorship Track and act on engineering KPIs Technical & Project Oversight: Participate in code reviews and pull request approvals Lead technical discussions and discovery sessions Monitor system health and manage incidents Process & Execution: Plan and execute sprints and roadmap deliverables, ensuring clear timelines and resource alignment Optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams Champion Quality in all releases by ensuring proper regression testing and automation coverage in collaboration with QA engineers Enforce incident management processes Report on progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders related to development and operations Strategy & Leadership: Contribute to the engineering, SDLC and QA strategy. Conduct performance reviews and support career growth Maintain strong communication with stakeholders OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: Essential Skills: Solid engineering background, spending at least 5+ years working as an engineer developing web applications and APIs Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams Transparent and inspiring leadership style that builds trust Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide and challenge teams effectively when needed Deep understanding of Agile software development methodologies Nice-to-Have: Experience in payments domain Knowledge of the iGaming industry WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1800 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 16 offices worldwide. WHAT WE OFFER ●   Hybrid work policy ( 🏢 Our office is located in the centre of Warsaw - on Królewska 16 👑) ●   4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply) ●   Benefits package - 800 PLN net (B2B)/gross (UOP) monthly with access to the cafeteria platform (private medical care, insurances, sports card) ●   Training budget ●   ICAS assistance program that can provide help and guidance during challenging moments. ●   Our office provides complimentary snacks and drinks; on Mondays, we serve complimentary breakfast. ●   Team and office social events throughout the year ●   Free parking for bicycles and motorcycles ●   Free gym in the building ●   Equipment: MacBook Pro + smartphone (iPhone 16/17 or Samsung Galaxy S25) JOIN US! At LeoVegas Group, we encourage our teammates to find their roar and run with their boldest ideas. We don't wait for things to happen—we pounce and make them happen! Would you be a great fit for Leo Pride? Give us a roar and apply today! 🚀 As our company's working language is English, please submit your CV in English. More about us: Careers site: www.leovegasgroup.com/careers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leovegasgroup/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatleo/