Mobile Apps - Architect

Full Time
9 months ago

Betsson Group is now looking for an Architect within the Mobile Apps Area who will be based in Athens.

The Wow

We are seeking an experienced Architect to join our architecture team, with a focus on native application development for iOS and Android platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and robust solutions for our mobile applications. You will play a critical role in driving our mobile strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality apps that meet our customers' needs. 

We can offer you an environment full of ambition and passion. One day is never like the other as the only constant is change, to the better, to the greater. We strive to be the best in whatever field we choose to play on, and we make sure to have fun along the way!  A friendly, open and humble working environment, where you will have the chance to work alongside with colleagues from all over the world; A chance to evolve your skills together with your colleagues with various programs and initiatives; Personal development through courses, in-house training and external certification; Freedom with responsibility.

A taster of what you will be involved with: 

You will make yourself available to the whole Group and support all teams when architectural guidance is needed – this could include joining daily stands up of different teams. You will work very closely with our Software Engineers and Product Managers – ensuring we are prioritizing the correct items for both short- and long-term initiatives. Your focus will be on our mobile native solutions but you will be expected to understand how your part fits in the global Betsson domain and find synergies with other areas. Aside from embodying the ‘One Betsson’ value, you will also work very closely with most if not all Area Architects, Tech Leads and Team Leads.

  • Design and Architecture: Develop comprehensive architectural solutions for iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) platforms. Ensure that the mobile architecture aligns with the overall enterprise architecture strategy. 
  • Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI designers, and developers, to create effective and innovative mobile solutions. Lead the mobile architecture discussions and decisions. 
  • Technical Expertise: Stay abreast of the latest developments in mobile technology. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mobile development teams in Swift and Kotlin. 
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize mobile applications for maximum speed and scalability. Address any technical issues related to performance bottlenecks. 
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of the development process. 
  • Ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with the overall technical vision 
  • Supporting People Leads, Development Teams and Product Managers on technical route(s) to take 
  • Supporting Product Managers to ensure we have the right priorities in the backlog and roadmap for each initiative 
  • Part of the decision making with key stakeholders 
  • Participate in workshops/exercises/brainstorming/presentations/knowledge-transfer sessions with the rest of the architecture team and other parties 
  • Participate in pre-solution work for new initiatives to outline high level solutions 
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure all solutions adhere to established guidelines 
  • Identification of refactoring activities needed to address technical debt, performance, scalability, availability, reliability and security 
  • Support development teams and product owners make sure we have relevant NFR’s defined (KPI’s) 
  • Contribute to formalizing architecture governance principals across the company by establishing guidelines around integration patterns, data storage, orchestration, messaging and other concerns 
  • Supporting the development teams when dealing with architectural decisions, designs and high incidents 
What we are looking for:
  • Evidence of experience working on large scale/high load platforms 
  • Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or in a similar role, with a strong focus on iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) applications. 
  • Deep understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and mobile ecosystems. 
  • Experience with APIs and mobile backend integration. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically. 
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role 
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
  • Fluent communication in English 
Who We Are

Betsson Group is one of the largest companies within the Global iGaming space and can trace our heritage as far back as the 1960’s. We’re Swedish and publicly listed too with our Operational HQ located on the Mediterranean Island of Malta.

We strive to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. As a market leader within iGaming we offer online gaming products across 12+ jurisdictions and 20+ brands.

You will be part of a passionate team, which is building an industry-leading, scalable, multi-brand platform used by hundreds of thousands of our customers!

Where you'll be

At Betsson Group we work with a Hybrid Work From Home (WFH) model, giving you the flexibility of working 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

What We Offer
  • Monthly Allowance for Lunch
  • Private & Life Plan Insurance for you and your family
  • Team Building Budget
  • Annual Wellness Allowance
  • Corporate Travel Insurance
  • Events and initiatives both Local (Quarterly Meetings) and Global
  • Professional Development Programs & Internal Career Opportunities
  • Milestone Birthday

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? 

If you are interested to learn more, please apply with your CV in English.

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