Another Great Opportunity At Betsson Group! We are looking for a Technical Director for our LATAM Region. This role will be based in our Argentina Office in Buenos Aires!
The Wow
The Technical Director LATAM (TD LATAM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our products within the Latin American markets. This position demands extensive technical expertise, profound experience in the gaming industry, and a deep understanding of LATAM market regulations pertaining to online gaming. Collaborating closely with our platform architects and various engineering teams, you will drive the technical improvements required to deliver best-in-class products tailored to the various LATAM markets, in alignment with objectives set by the LATAM Commercial Teams.
In this role, you serve as both a Product and Technical Advisor to the LATAM Commercial Teams, guaranteeing the delivery of optimal value while nurturing trust and confidence. You are also responsible for meticulously reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), including growth, costs, and service level agreements (SLAs)
A taster of what you will be involved with:
You will be part of a team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of our platform’s capabilities, and you will play a pivotal role in this journey, helping us overcome challenges and celebrating our successes along the way. The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Technical Leadership and support: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the technical team. Ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives, foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement,
- Technical Support: Serve as the main technical liaison for the LATAM Commercial Teams, offering assistance for technical issues and providing ongoing support to resolve incidents. Ensure that the team is equipped with the essential tools to meet their objectives.
- Technical Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive technical strategy for the LATAM markets, encompassing infrastructure, software development, and technical support.
- Infrastructure Management: Oversee the management and optimization of the technical infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of our betting platform.
- Software Development: Collaborate with the development team to prioritize and oversee the development of new features and enhancements, ensuring they meet market-specific requirements and compliance standards.
- Compliance and Regulation: Stay informed about the ever-evolving regulatory landscape in the LATAM betting industry. Ensure that our technical operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Provider Management: Manage relationships with third-party providers, ensuring that they deliver on their commitments and provide value to the company.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact the company’s operations in the LATAM region. Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on the status of technical operations in the LATAM markets, including key performance indicators and project milestones.
- Documentation Management: Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation in collaboration with the different engineering teams. This documentation includes but is not limited to how-to guides, technical specifications, and best practices. Ensuring that information is well-documented is vital to facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing within the organization.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (7+ years) in a technical leadership role within the betting or gaming industry.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience in software development or technology-related field.
- Strong knowledge of the LATAM betting markets, including regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technical strategies.
- Strong project management skills and ability to multitask.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is required. Portuguese would be a plus
- Experience working with large enterprise clients is a plus.
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 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.
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