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# Sportsbook - Backend Team Lead at Betsson Group

- **Company:** Betsson Group
- **Location:** Malta
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betsson/jobs/8256223

## Job description

Are you an experienced Software Engineer fascinated about leadership? The Sportsbook Area within Product Development is now hiring! We have a world-class Sportsbook, developed in-house by our dedicated Sportsbook tech team. Our Sportsbook Platform is ours – from our Architecture to our Trading teams – we have an in-house platform which hosts our brands offering Sports betting for our customers. From the tools our traders use to the cutting edge features our customers use to bet on various sports – our teams are the backbone to making this happen!

A taster of what you will be doing:

- Leading team efforts (engineers, developers, testers) towards successful project delivery
- Developing with members of your team to ensure successful completion of business objectives and providing hands-on support with all roll-out services
- Motivating the team into improving its performance
- Ensuring that every individual can perform at his/her best and supporting personal development via work with HR
- Collaborating with various stakeholders, maintaining a focus on business goals

What we are looking for:

- Development background in building highly scalable, containerized services and applications
- Proficiency in .NET Core, C#, messaging systems (Rabbit MQ) and in-memory databases (Redis, MS SQL), familiarity with modern web technology (Angular, JavaScript, Typescript)
- Deep understanding and natural tendency to lean agile principles and practices for product development
- Demonstrated ability to build on complex software systems and deliver solutions for business in timely manner
- Skills to lead teams effectively, motivate, direct and coach staff

## WHAT WE OFFER

Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1900 strong, spread across 7 offices! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.

We offer numerous challenges where your skills will be put to good use! We encourage innovation, independence and celebrate success where you will be part of multi-cultural and diverse company, with people from all over the world.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?

Check out the [Betsson Group Blog](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fbetsson-group&data=04%7C01%7C%7C1549734c33f5445a0aaa08d884be5092%7Cc514bc364b3348d2bbb1a3c97d4bf41d%7C0%7C0%7C637405300214351000%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=JdTOOqrF%2B%2BK0QP%2F%2B7Bt%2BBqUtC6ddOEnbCxPJGZMBx%2Bc%3D&reserved=0) to find out what our employees are talking about.

By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our [Privacy Policy](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.betssongroup.com%2Fprivacy-policy%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C83d7ca2c42714496a08c08d7f25daa76%7Cc514bc364b3348d2bbb1a3c97d4bf41d%7C0%7C0%7C637244356416172400&sdata=qJMHIBXSR3dplyoO%2FLnXUJsrYDnDiiHx%2B%2Bmb%2F1%2B7BCk%3D&reserved=0)

## About Betsson Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Betsson Group is a global iGaming operator offering sportsbook, casino, and gaming products through a portfolio of well-known brands, powered by a proprietary technology platform.
- **Entity Type**: Public (wholly owned by Betsson AB, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap; ticker: BETSSON B)
- **Headquarters**: Malta (with offices in Stockholm, Budapest, Tallinn, Athens, Buenos Aires, and more)
- **Founded**: 1963 (heritage as a pioneering gaming company; Betsson AB established in 2001)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: iGaming (online sports betting, casino, and interactive gaming)
- **Target customers**: B2C (players), with growing B2B sportsbook platform offering to other operators
- **Mission statement**: "To deliver the best customer experience in the gaming industry."
- **Vision**: "To be a long-term, leading online gaming company."

## Products & Services
- **Betsson**: Flagship online casino and sportsbook brand, operating in multiple regulated markets.
- **Betsafe**: Sportsbook and casino brand with a strong presence in the Nordics, Baltics, and other European markets.
- **NordicBet**: Casino and sports betting brand primarily serving Scandinavian customers.
- **StarCasino**: Casino brand focused on the Italian and other regulated markets.
- **InkaBet**: Sportsbook and casino brand targeting South American markets, e.g., Peru.
- **Zecure Gaming**: B2B platform and white-label solutions for partner operators.
- **Proprietary Platform**: End-to-end technology (sportsbook trading, casino aggregation, payments, responsible gaming tools) developed and operated in-house.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Parent Betsson AB is publicly traded; market cap varies (approx. SEK 20-25 billion as of H1 2025). Exact figure not provided in search results.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not directly available in provided sources; Betsson AB reports publicly (e.g., Q1 2025 revenue was €238.4 million). For latest, refer to parental financial reports.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Betsson Group is wholly owned by Betsson AB, whose largest shareholders include Nordea, Swedbank Robur, and other institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**: 3,000+ employees across 20 offices; 75 nationalities; expansion into new regulated markets (e.g., Greece, Brazil, Peru); B2B sportsbook platform now offered to third parties; robust headcount growth and continuous hiring.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary technology** built over decades, giving full control over product roadmap, scalability, and security.
- **First‑mover heritage** (since 1963) and deep regulatory expertise across dozens of licensed markets.
- **Diverse brand portfolio** allows local adaptation while leveraging a common platform and operational excellence.
- **Strong focus on responsible gaming** and compliance, building trust with regulators and players.
- **Agile, cross‑functional teams** and a “One Betsson” culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.

## Strategic Focus
- **Talented People**: Invest in hiring, retention, and internal mobility (promotion rates, rotations, leadership programs).
- **Quality Products**: Continue to enhance the proprietary platform and launch new features for sportsbook and casino.
- **Operational Excellence**: Scale efficiently while maintaining high uptime, security, and customer experience.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Enter high‑potential regulated markets (e.g., Latin America, Southern Europe) and grow B2B partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: International, inclusive, and collaborative – 75 nationalities represented, 40% women in workforce. “One Betsson” spirit emphasizes teamwork and innovation.
- **Work‑life balance**: Hybrid model – 3 days in office / 2 days remote; flexible hours; home‑office allowance; wellness support.
- **Growth**: Internal recruitment priority; job rotations, training, leadership programs; real career progression.
- **Perks**: Private health insurance, wellness benefits, learning opportunities, and a dynamic environment where “passion meets purpose.”
- **Tech hubs**: Engineering teams in Malta, Stockholm, Budapest, Tallinn, and Athens, working on a high‑traffic proprietary platform.

## Sources
1. [betssongroup.com – About Us](https://betssongroup.com/about-us/)
2. [betssongroup.com – Home](https://betssongroup.com/)
3. [betssongroup.com – Careers Overview](https://betssongroup.com/careers/)
4. [betssongroup.com – Why Betsson?](https://betssongroup.com/careers/why-betsson/)
5. [betssongroup.com – Available Jobs](https://betssongroup.com/careers/available-jobs/)

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