About Us: 

Delasport is where technology meets the excitement of sports and gaming! As a leading powerhouse in iGaming software, we provide everything from sports betting to online casinos and player account management. Our platform is designed to make every player feel like the star of the show, with personalized experience and cutting-edge technology at its heart.   

Since 2010, we've made a significant impact in industry, earning awards and expanding our global presence. With offices in Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Malta, our team of over 500 experts is constantly driving innovation and striving for excellence. 

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced PHP Team Lead to take a critical leadership role in our Sportsbook or Platform division — leading complex, high-performance backend systems that serve millions of users globally. 

What You’ll Do

• Technical Leadership: Lead a high-performing team of PHP engineers, set technical direction, code quality standards, and architectural practices. 
• System Architecture: Design, evolve, and maintain scalable, distributed systems optimized for real-time betting operations and low-latency performance. 
• Hands-On Development: Actively contribute to core backend services using PHP, leveraging frameworks like Phalcon and Symfony to build robust APIs and microservices. 
• Mentorship & Growth: Coach and develop team members, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, DevOps, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across the sportsbook ecosystem. 
• Performance & Reliability: Ensure high availability and responsiveness of backend systems by implementing caching, queuing, and streaming solutions to optimize throughput. 
• Strategic Contribution: Drive architectural decisions and technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives and growth strategy. 

Who You Are

• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on PHP development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role. 
• Technical Expertise: 
  • Advanced PHP & OOP skills, including deep knowledge of design patterns and clean code principles. 
  • Proven experience with Phalcon and/or Symfony frameworks. 
  • Strong background in real-time systems, Sockets, Queues, distributed data streams, and API integration. 
  • Expert-level understanding of Relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.). 
  • Experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka for messaging and streaming. 
  • Proficient in caching mechanisms such as Redis and Memcached. 
  • High proficiency with microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). 
  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure). 
• Architecture & Design: Solid grasp of software architecture principles — capable of designing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. 
• Full Stack Awareness: Understanding of frontend-backend interactions and how each layer impacts performance and reliability. 
• Soft Skills: Strong communicator, fluent in English, able to lead through influence and technical vision. 
• Mindset: Proactive, analytical, and business-oriented, with a passion for innovation in the iGaming and Sportsbook industry. 

Nice to Have 

• Experience in iGaming, Sportsbook, or real-time transaction-heavy systems. 
• Experience with additional backend and frontend technologies such as Node.js, Python, JavaScript, Vue.js 

What We Offer to Make You Smile:

We’re not just about work,  we are about creating a great place to grow, connect, and enjoy the journey. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Competitive Salary Package: We value your skills, dedication, and contributions
• Time Off: Enjoy 21+ days of annual paid leave so you can rest, recharge, and come back inspired
• Bonus & Rewards: Performance-based annual bonuses, special vouchers for birthdays and welcoming a newborn
• Health & Wellness: Additional Health insurance including dental care; Co-funding a Multisport/Coolfit card to help you stay active
• Extra Benefits: Employee discounts at various retailers and a monthly allowance for public transportation
• Great Office Locations: Central office location in Sofia and Plovdiv
• Relax & Recharge Zone: Take a break with colleagues in our PlayStation and Pool Area - perfect for recharging during the day

Wait, there’s more:

• Happy Hour Fridays: Every Friday we host themed Happy Hours with snacks, fun activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect and unwind with colleagues
• Multicultural Days: Celebrate diversity and experience the traditions, food, and cultures of teammates from around the world
• Massages at the Office: Weekly Free Recreational Massages to help relax during the workday
• Chess Lessons: Sharpen your strategic thinking and enjoy some friendly competition with colleagues
• Sports & Football Team: We regularly participate in various sports events and have our own Delasport Football Team, competing in the IT League
• Bulgarian Language Lessons: Bulgarian for Foreigners classes to support smoother communication
• Office Library: Enjoy access to technical literature to expand your knowledge

Ready to Be Part of Something Big?   

If you're excited to join a team that's revolutionizing the iGaming world and want to make a real impact, apply today. We can't wait to meet you!