Senior Solutions Architect
The Rank Group plc – Rank Interactive is a leading global digital gaming company with roughly 8,000 employees worldwide, offering online entertainment, bingo, slot gaming, and social gaming mobile experiences across multiple brands.
With offices in the UK, Gibraltar, Mauritius and South Africa, we unite people and entertainment across diverse digital channels.
Job Description
Are you a visionary architect ready to design world‑class gaming platforms that thrill millions? This role is the architectural backbone that drives business capability.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design & Own Mission‑Critical Systems : Architect end‑to‑end solutions for core gaming platforms, including real‑time betting engines, player account management, wallet / payment services, and critical integrations.
- Drive Architectural Strategy : Work hand‑in‑hand with our Enterprise Architecture team and heads of development to evolve our tech landscape – defining the “to‑be” state, evaluating emerging technologies and setting the technology, data and business roadmap.
- Lead with Influence : Serve as the go‑to technical authority, providing leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and setting high architectural standards and practices.
- Guarantee Compliance & Security : Embed robust security measures and ensure all designs meet jurisdictional requirements (UKGC, PCI‑DSS, GDPR) to protect player data and game integrity.
- Optimize & Innovate : Focus on performance optimisation and reliability improvements for high‑throughput systems, continuously identifying new trends and technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
- Strategic Collaboration : Partner across Product, Engineering, DevOps and Compliance teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
Qualifications
Experience with common enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, etc.TOGAF and Archimate certification.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.7+ years of software development experience, 3+ years in solution architecture.Strong proficiency in backend technologies (Java, .NET, Node.js) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices and event‑driven architectures.Experience with real‑time transaction systems and high‑availability architectures.Familiarity with secure coding practices, encryption and fraud prevention techniques.Knowledge of gaming protocols, RNG systems and player lifecycle management.Experience in gambling, fintech or other regulated industries.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Additional Information & Benefits
We provide a vibrant, inclusive environment with hybrid work, wellness support, leadership training, and industry certifications. International exposure, competitive pensions, bonus schemes, private medical insurance, life insurance and more are part of our benefits package.
The Rank Group is an inclusive employer committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments for qualified candidates.
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