Engineering Manager - Frontend

2024-04-18

Freelance contractor or full time
On-site/Hybrid/Remote

Oddin.gg is the global leader in B2B esports betting solutions. We are delivering an end-to-end ecosystem to bookmakers across the globe. Operators partnering with Oddin.gg can attract a new generation of bettors, drive betting volumes 24/7, and improve sportsbook profitability.

We work with purely esports titles such as Dota2, LoL, CS:GO, as well as esports analogues of traditional sports like FIFA (soccer), NBA2K (basketball), and more. Based on the data we have available, we create and continuously improve mathematical models that help us predict match odds.With a team of 150+ people, based in the Czech Republic and many other locations across Europe and Asia, Oddin.gg is growing at a fast pace and is looking for an experienced developer.

Your position among fellow Vikings:

You'll be an engineering leader, guiding a passionate product team in building a brand-new front-end heavy product from the ground up. Using your expertise in React or GraphQL, you'll craft beautiful, performant UIs that come alive with user interaction.

Collaboration is key – you'll work hand-in-hand with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ensure a seamless experience across all disciplines.

You'll champion the future of our frontend architecture across the board, defining technical roadmaps and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


Your duties in the shield wall:

  • You will lead and manage a cross-functional product development team of 4-6 software engineers, with a focus on both front-end and back-end development. This team will be responsible for the creation of a brand-new product within a novel domain, with the majority of the product functionality residing on the front end. You will leverage your in-depth knowledge of modern front-end technologies including JavaScript frameworks (React), HTML5, CSS3, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and React Hook Form to guide the team in delivering a high-performance and user-centric product.
  • Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, a product manager, and backend engineers to ensure seamless collaboration and optimal user experiences. Also with other cross-functional teams or quants to ensure alignment and achieve delivery goals
  • Help with leading a frontend guild to drive the company-wide frontend direction across all the teams, define technical roadmap or frontend standard, and drive the execution
  • Define, oversee, and improve agile ceremonies to ensure timely and predictable delivery of software products in accordance with the company’s roadmap
  • Continuously evaluate and improve the team’s performance metrics
  • Identify areas for improvement within the teams, way of working, or technologies, and implement strategies to address them
  • Participate in architecture and code reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the software industry
  • Champion diversity and inclusion within the multinational team spread across Europe
  • Accountable for performance management of direct reports, helping them define and achieve their growth

Skills you need

  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong frontend background
  • Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products in a timely and predictable manner, at least 3 years
  • Experience with Scrum and other Agile methodologies
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering a positive and productive work environment
  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills, able to tackle complex product and technical challenges
  • Proven ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, helping them grow and develop their skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Passion for software development and a desire to create innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the world

What We Bestow Upon Thee:

  • Participation in our vision to become the No. 1 esports analytics company.
  • Performance bonuses
  • Nimble environment where everything can be implemented extremely quickly
  • Get the things done attitude, no blaming “policy”, growing from mistakes approach
  • Every feedback from the employees and partners is considered for ongoing improvements
  • Huge opportunity to work at the intersection of two booming industries esports and betting
  • Immediate impact on the performance of the company
  • Flat org chart, speaking directly to co-founders and CEO
  • Participation in our vision to become the No. 1 esports analytics company
  • Self-employment contract
  • Flexible working hours that you can adapt to your needs
  • Professional growth and interesting discussions at our team and company meetings, where we discuss interesting topics in the field of programming and data analytics

Excited to join the raid?

Apply with your CV/LinkedIn profile by sending us an email at careers@oddin.gg.

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