Head of Engineering

Who we areWe are Inventors of gaming platform, betting, fintech and software solutions.
Across the globe, our cross-functional teams create online gaming platforms as well as sports and fintech betting solutions that reach hundreds of thousands of users daily guided by our motto 'Fearlessly Forward' together.Your missionIn this role, you will be leading a team of engineering managers and solutions architects in an ecosystem with multiple internal and external teams (3rd Party Partners), collaborating across different Enterprise functions and disciplines to deliver against our company strategy.
You will work as part of a cross-functional team, in partnership with Product, Design, DevOps, Operations, and Commercial, amongst other disciplines, to deliver high-quality content to our customers while taking care of the product portfolio health and stability.What you'll doWe're looking for a talented leader with a wealth of experience, a positive outlook, and a collaborative attitude to drive our Engineering teams forward.In this role, you can expect everyday challenges and responsibilities that will include:
Building and expanding a high-performing team through strategic hiring, coaching, and ongoing development.
Cultivating a strong sense of purpose, identity, and belonging, while establishing a consistent culture and unified ways of working across teams in various locations.
Effectively communicating and disseminating our vision and strategy, while supporting the development and execution of tactics and objectives within your teams.
Championing technology stability and evolution initiatives as part of our roadmap to achieve Platform Stability KPIs.
Supporting the prioritization, forecasting, allocation, and planning of initiatives within our Portfolio in alignment with Strategic Plans.
Empowering the engineering organization to meet their targets and promoting a culture of accountability for achieving results.
Collaborating with Product and other relevant functions to ensure alignment with Principles and Best Practices in the execution of the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC).
Encouraging cross-functional ownership and accountability throughout the entire delivery process, actively addressing silos within the PDLC.
Leading and mentoring a team of Engineering Managers and Solutions Architects to drive high performance and career growth.
Contributing to the Engineering Leadership community across the organization to promote alignment and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working with Central Services teams to incorporate relevant insights into the Enterprise Technology Strategy and reinforce agreed standards and KPIs within your teams.
Providing visibility of engineering challenges and action plans to peers and senior stakeholders, involving the appropriate parties in developing and executing solutions.
What you'll bringIn this role, you will be expected to bring the following traits:
You are a dynamic, self-motivated, creative thinker, with an appreciation of vision and goals.
You are passionate about solving problems and approach challenges with curiosity and an open mind.
You are skilled in analyzing, diagnosing, and suggesting process changes, with a strong ability to solve problems and take prompt, decisive action.
You are a people-oriented person, capable of identifying and developing emerging leaders.
You have a strong focus on continuous improvement and are always trying to perfect your craft and support others to push fearlessly forward.
You take ownership of your work and are also willing and able to work across teams where you share your strengths and ideas with others.
You have extensive experience in working with stakeholders to create hiring strategies to develop quality teams.
You have experience leading engineering organizations for high-growth and transformation.
You have experience leading Engineering Managers and supporting their career development and growth.
You have a track record of building high-quality, scalable, and reliable complex software solutions.
You have strong experience developing and implementing engineering principles and best practices in an Agile environment.
You have strong knowledge and experience with DevOps methodologies, coding standards, and software development tools.
You have high-level architecture knowledge and a good understanding of architecture principles and best practices.
You have high-level application security knowledge and a good understanding of security principles and best practices.
And additionally, we will value:
Experience in the online gambling sector.
Familiarity with using technology to present, plan, and coordinate/facilitate meetings effectively.
Analytical skills, familiar with interpreting data leading to valuable, actionable insights.
Proven ability to push projects to completion.
Collaborates and leverages networking opportunities effectively at all levels of the organization.
Passionate about doing the right thing and embedding a data-driven approach across the organization.
Relentless curiosity, continually asks 'why'/'why not' and persistently digs deep into information sources available to find the relevant answers.
What's in it for you Private life and health insurance for you and your family.
Four weeks per year to work from anywhere for eligible employees.
Gym reimbursement.
Company bus lines for convenient transportation applicable for employees based in Malaga.
Relocation package for you and your family including soft-landing package services to help you settle in (applicable for relocation to Malaga, if you are moving from a different city/country).
Learning Pocket for personal development.
A hybrid working model with flexible hours.
3 volunteering paid days each year.
Generous referral program.
Workplace perks such as a gaming room with darts, pool, ping pong table, foosball, consoles, and much more! We also enjoy massages and a kitchen stocked with coffee, fruits, nuts, and ice cream.
Excited about this opportunity? Scroll down to learn more about The Workshop!Our Beliefs and Commitment to You! We value creativity and innovation from our diverse team.
The Workshop welcomes candidates of all genders, orientations, disabilities, races, ages, nationalities, and beliefs.
Great ideas come from great people who thrive on being empowered to improve our products and processes!Our DNA We live by the motto 'Experience First' for our customers, players, and employees.
With 550 employees from 40 nationalities speaking nearly 30 languages, our offices in Málaga, Madrid, Auckland, and London focus on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and well-being initiatives.Our Culture:
At The Workshop, we foster an inclusive and multicultural environment where diversity is celebrated.
As an Inventor, you will thrive in an environment led by:
Global Innovation:
Join a dynamic company pioneering cutting-edge technology worldwide with an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous growth.
Personal Growth:
Explore new opportunities through internal mobility programs.
Well-being Support:
Benefit from initiatives promoting work-life balance and personal development.
Community Impact:
Influence the tech community inside and outside of The Workshop and mentor others as we shape the future together.
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