About UsAt PointsBet, we''ve only built a fraction of what we have imagined. Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet has grown into a leader in the online gaming industry, delivering top-tier sportsbook and online gaming experiences to customers across Australia and Canada.In 2025, PointsBet joined forces with MIXI, Inc., a Tokyo-based digital entertainment company known for pioneering social communication and sports entertainment experiences. Together, we combine MIXI''s deep expertise in building global communities, with PointsBet''s cutting-edge technology and product innovation, unlocking new opportunities to shape the future of digital entertainment.Driven by a passion for innovation and a strong commitment to responsible gaming, we''re powered by a diverse team that champions safety, integrity and the thrill of the game.About the RoleOdds Factory is our state of the art pre-match and in-play sports betting technology allowing us to offer more betting opportunities, on more sports, as events unfold in real-time. Our advanced cloud-based technology simulates millions of potential outcomes to generate odds, all in the blink of an eye, and our technology team is an industry leader in the application of this platform, creating unique betting experiences.As a Technical Lead in the Odds Factory domain, you will support the Principal Engineer and the overall engineering department in leading and guiding a cross-functional development team and driving quality product development through delivery expertise & development, leadership, maintenance, and operational support of the systems built within PointsBet teams.Leveraging your thought leadership skills, you''ll engage, educate and enable your team and other parts of the engineering department with shaping the ways we work. You will be part of and help to promote a diverse and agile team, building & operating world-class services to support business-critical systems. This role has an important part as a people leader where you will be driving high employee engagement and coaching and mentoring of team members.Role ResponsibilitiesProvide all necessary support to the Scrum team(s) whenever possible, leading by example rather than processPlan, schedule, and facilitate solution design and estimation sessionsProvide daytoday thought leadership and technical guidanceOwn team adherence to team objectives including design, coding practices, quality assurance, continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes to ensure solutions are fit for purposeManage business expectations and project delivery times, ensure the team meets timelines and delivery commitments made, escalating issues earlyCommunicate any risks associated with projects being progressed by the teamOwn the team''s development work from planning through to deploymentActively contribute to relevant internal technical forums, respectfully providing opinions and suggestionsTranslate product owner expectations into fully developed functionality that meets functional and nonfunctional requirementsMaintain and support PointsBet''s websites and back-office systemsMentor and foster growth in Developers both inside and outside your teamContribute to the broader business through product stakeholder discussionsPropose solutions to business problems or featuresIdentify and present the technical tradeoffs and risks of different development approaches in a meaningful wayEnsure that a variety of concerns are taken into consideration when designing technical solutions including performance, scalability, availability, and securityContribute to team members career goals and objectives, including performance review discussions.Lead knowledge sharing sessions and encourage others to share knowledge and expertiseContribute to talent acquisition and hiringRequired Skills and QualificationsExperience in a leadership role, developing and supporting a cross functional team of 3+ membersExtensive experience working across technology teams/environmentsExperience in an agile, large-scale, commercial environment architecting / designing and building service-oriented applicationsExperience with managing communications and setting expectations with stakeholdersStrong collaboration skillsWhy Join Us?We''re built different at PointsBet because we think different. We value diverse perspectives and are excited to hear from applicants with unique skill sets. Your individuality and experience could be the perfect addition to our team.We''re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any adjustments or support for any reason, please contact us at Company OverviewAt PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined. Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is committed to delivering the ultimate betting experience. As a global leader in the industry, our people at PointsBet are united by a shared mission: to push boundaries and elevate the thrill of the game - always with a focus on a safe, responsible experience for all our users. Our diverse team brings together the best of tech, sports knowledge and creative vision to deliver an exciting platform for sports and racing enthusiasts worldwide.
Job Title
Technical Lead