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Join our journey to create a new experience for the National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.
About us:
We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. We have been officially awarded the Fourth Licence (10-year licence) to operate the National Lottery starting February 2024.
We've developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better. Our aim is to create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations - where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.
While the main contribution of the National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformation journey to build a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.
Role Purpose:
As a Web Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the design and development of the innovative Allwyn Web application across mobile and desktop platforms. The role combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of Web developers to create a high quality, scalable, performant, and user-centric web application.
You will always place customer needs at the heart of the software development process.
Role Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
* Lead the Web development team in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of a web application (Mobile & Desktop).
* Oversee architecture and design decisions for new features, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability, working closely with the Architecture Team (Solution & Enterprise Architecture).
* Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and technical guidelines to ensure high standards and a first-class application (e.g. TDD, CI/CD, Shift-Left practices).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, product management, backend services) to ensure cohesive and efficient implementation of features.
* Remain up to date with the latest industry trends, libraries, and web development tools, and advocate for their use within the team.
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
* Drive innovation within the Digital Factory and within the wider business.
* Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
* Accountability for web development and ownership for the creation of technical Epics/Stories.
* Experience with working and leading near-shore/offshore development teams.
Team Mentoring & Development
* Provide mentoring and guidance to junior and mid-level Web developers.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
* Help junior developers grow in both technical skills and professional development.
* Ensure team members are following agile methodologies and best practices, fostering an efficient and healthy work environment.
* Collaborate on the establishment, and be an active member, of Guilds focusing on knowledge sharing, establishing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with the iOS & Android Technical Leads.
Project and Product Management
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and solution architects to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Feed into the technical roadmap and feature prioritization for the Web platform.
* Manage and optimize development processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
* Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks and bottlenecks in the development lifecycle.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure that the Web application is rigorously tested and maintains high code quality through unit tests, integration tests, and automated UI testing.
* Take ownership of technical debt and refactoring efforts, ensuring that the codebase remains clean, modular, and maintainable.
* Drive continuous improvement of development processes, contributing to greater efficiency and effectiveness within the team.
Collaboration & Communication
* Maintain clear, open lines of communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and understanding of technical and business objectives.
* Regularly report on development progress, challenges, and milestones to senior management and stakeholders.
* Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives to ensure smooth and efficient development cycles.
Key Measures of Success:
Code Quality & Technical Standards
* Code Review Metrics - The percentage of code reviews completed on time, along with the quality of the feedback provided leading to improvements in the codebase.
* Code Coverage - The percentage of code covered by Unit/Automation tests.
* Post Release Defect - Reduction in the number of defects found post-release.
App Performance & Stability
* App Performance Metrics - user-facing metrics e.g. application load times, responsiveness of features, memory usage, etc.
Customer Satisfaction
* App Store Rating
* User Retention & Engagement Metrics
* Customer Issue Resolution - issues raised and resolved within a defined period.
Team Productivity & Growth
* Developer Growth & Retention - improvement in developer skills, learning milestones, etc.
* Team Efficiency - Reduction in the average time spent completing a task/feature.
* Mentoring Effectiveness - Feedback from developers regarding the support and guidance they receive.
Technical Innovation
* Regularly exploring new tools, libraries, and technologies that can improve the app's functionality, performance, or development efficiency.
Risk & Technical Debt Management
* Reduction in Technical Debt.
* Risk Mitigation & Resolution Time - The number of high-risk technical issues identified and resolved within a defined period.
Continuous Improvement
* Keeping the team informed about the latest trends in web development and incorporating relevant advancements into the development process, along with knowledge transfer to other team members.
Key Skills and Experience:
Experience
* 8+ years of professional experience in web development across both mobile and desktop platforms.
* Proven track record of leading and mentoring web development teams in fast-paced environments.
* Demonstrable experience of building and releasing first-class web applications.
* Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools (e.g. JIRA, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS).
* Thriving on ambiguity, championing and progressing new ways of working and building high-performing teams.
* Experience of working with near-shore and offshore development teams.
Technical Skills
* Extensive experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, or Vue.js).
* Proficiency in back-end development using Node.js or similar technologies.
* Experience with responsive design, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, WebSockets, and integration with backend services.
* Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, etc.) and automated testing tools.
* Deep understanding of UI/UX design principles for web applications, and experience with tools like Figma or Sketch.
* Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Familiarity with modern build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
* Experience with Cloud Platforms and CDNs.
* Knowledge of web performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Soft Skills
* Strong leadership and team-building skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Resilience under pressure.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
* Highly organized with attention to detail.
Advantageous Experience/Skills
* Experience with offline data storage and syncing, as well as session and data management.
* Experience in the Gaming/Lottery sectors or other heavily regulated environments.
* Worked in a Technical Authority role.
Our goal is to create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations - where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.
Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself on being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. #J-18808-Ljbffr