Development Team Lead

I am looking for a Development Team Lead, able to join one of my client based in Malta.

The role is fully on-site in Malta. Relocation is provided if needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and develop the software engineering team, including performance management, goal setting, and regular feedback.

- Own the development lifecycle from planning and design through implementation, deployment, and post-release support.

- Work closely with the Product Owner and CTO to translate business and technical requirements into clear delivery plans.

- Monitor delivery progress, identify and resolve blockers and risks, and provide weekly status/risk reports to the CTO.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards, development processes, Agile practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Maintain effective communication across Development, Product, Architecture, DevOps, and other departments.

Requirements

- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, ideally with complex platforms such as DSPs, tracking systems, attribution platforms, or performance marketing technologies.

- 5+ years of experience managing development teams and engineers, including senior developers; formal leadership/team-management training is required.

- Proven experience leading teams in multi-system, high-availability environments.

- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including development, QA, release coordination, and post-release support.

- Experience working within organizations with distinct Product, Architecture, DevOps, and Development functions.

- Strong experience with Agile methodologies and structured delivery frameworks.

- Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and risk-management skills.

- iGaming or other regulated-industry experience is a strong advantage.