Head of Engineering F/M

YOUR ROLE WITHIN BETCLIC

In this role, your main missions will be:

Technical Guidance

• Define and own the technical roadmap, aligning architecture and technological initiatives with long‑term business objectives.
• Ensure the quality and robustness of technical deliverables: clean code, scalable architectures, CI/CD, observability, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Guarantee the security and compliance of all technical implementations, fostering a culture of data protection, reliability, and responsible risk management.

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead a tribe composed of several squads (around 3 to 4) working on one of our key products, fostering autonomy, ownership, and impact.
• Directly manage several engineering managers and functionally oversee dedicated experts within the tribe (data, AI, architecture, SRE).
• Set clear goals and empower the team to grow and succeed.
• Oversee recruitment and ensure a balanced mix of skills within the team.
• Support talent development through mentoring, structured feedback, and continuous coaching to nurture future leaders and outstanding engineers.
• Guide your engineering managers through change and transformation.

Production Oriented

• Ensure reliable operations are properly managed by the team and that production remains under control.
• Efficiently coordinate incident management to ensure fast resolution and minimize downtime.
• Monitor delivery performance, define relevant KPIs, and continuously improve velocity, quality, and sustainability of development efforts.

Delivery Management

• Be responsible for the successful execution of the roadmap, including feature interdependencies, data integration, AI/GenAI opportunities, and platform scalability.
• Co‑lead the product roadmap with the head of product, ensuring alignment between technical, product, and strategic goals.
• Continuously challenge our practices and systems, bringing innovation and continuous improvement to our solutions.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• At least 5 years of experience in a Head of Engineering or Tech Director role, ideally within large‑scale, real‑time B2C platforms built on modern architectures and operating in agile delivery environments.
• Proven strategic vision, with the ability to align technology with product and business goals.
• Known for leading engineering managers, developing talent, creating career paths, and recruiting effectively.
• Drawn to the world of gaming and sports.
• Fluent in English and use it daily.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks efficiently, and structure work effectively.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

• 25 days of paid leave and 10 RTT days.
• Restaurant card credited with €11 per day (€6 funded by the company).
• 100% health insurance coverage for you and your children.
• 50% reimbursement of public transport costs or an annual sustainable mobility allowance (€230).
• Hybrid work model with on‑site presence required twice a month.
• Access to a vast training catalog with opportunities for professional development every year.
• Extraordinary office spaces with a rooftop where you can enjoy breaks with a view.
• Internal events, on‑site sports classes, and organized tournaments.

Permanent contract, available immediately in Bordeaux / remote possible from another city (on‑site presence required twice a month).

Betclic Group – 117 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux