Overview

SIS Ltd – Software Engineering Manager role at SIS Ltd, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Hybrid work arrangement: Milton Keynes | Hybrid (3 days office-based each week). Occasional international travel | Ad hoc out-of-hours support. Salary £80,000 to £95,000 p.a. dependent on experience + excellent benefits.

For nearly four decades, SIS (Sports Information Services) has been a trusted partner to the global betting industry, delivering high-quality, short-form betting content that drives operator revenues. With over 630,000 betting events annually, we serve 400+ customers across 50 countries, including household names like Coral, Betfair, William Hill, and SkyBet.

We’re now looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Java and .NET teams, helping shape the future of our technical delivery and innovation.

The Role

As Software Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our technical development, reporting directly to the Head of Software Engineering. You’ll balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement, ensuring our software solutions align with business goals and deliver real value to our clients.

You’ll be a key player in our SAFe Agile transformation, collaborating with internal teams and our partner Zenitech, including occasional travel to Lithuania for on-site collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire Java and .NET development teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Dive into code when needed to troubleshoot or guide development.
• Collaborate with architects to shape scalable, efficient technical solutions.
• Champion Agile practices and drive SAFe adoption across teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Present strategies and progress to wider audiences with clarity and impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical foundation in Java and/or .NET, with hands-on coding ability.
• Experience with Azure, DevOps practices, and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Excellent people management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and innovation.
• Experience in vendor management and cross-border team collaboration.
• Betting industry experience or interest in gaming technologies.
• Familiarity with reusable CI/CD pipelines and pipelines-as-code.
• Experience implementing Scaled Agile frameworks.
• A passion for driving change and continuous improvement.

At SIS, you’ll be part of a company that’s innovative, collaborative, and globally impactful. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your growth is supported.

Ready to lead the future of betting technology?

Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the next generation of betting content.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• Computer Games

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