Development Team Lead
MediaTroopers is a fast-growing digital marketing company specializing in mobile and performance-based advertising. As a leading player in the U.S. online-gambling market, we combine innovative digital strategies with tailored mobile solutions to help our clients reach and convert audiences across cutting-edge platforms. We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Development Team Lead to join our rapidly expanding team in Malta.
- Lead and mentor the development team, providing guidance, support, and training to team members.
- Oversee the entire development lifecycle for assigned work, from planning and design to implementation and deployment, based on requirements defined by the Product Owner and CTO.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Owner, CTO, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Manage team performance, including quarterly reviews, goal setting, and ongoing feedback.
- Facilitate effective communication within the team and across departments to ensure smooth and predictable execution.
- Identify, escalate, and help resolve delivery risks, team issues, and execution blockers while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
- Ensure adherence to agreed development processes, best practices, and coding standards.
- Support continuous improvement of development workflows, tools, and team effectiveness.
- Prepare and present weekly delivery status and risk reports to the CTO.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum of 5+ years of hands on software development experience in complex platforms, such as DSPs, tracking systems, attribution platforms, or performance marketing technologies is a must.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in people management roles, leading development teams and managing engineers’ performance, growth, and delivery.
- Formal training in leadership and team management is a must.
- Proven experience managing senior engineers in multi system, high availability environments.
- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, QA, release coordination, and post release support.
- Demonstrated experience working in organisations with clear separation between Product Ownership, Architecture, DevOps, and Development.
- Ability to translate Product Owner requirements and CTO technical direction into structured, executable delivery plans.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and structured delivery frameworks.
- Experience in regulated industries, including iGaming, is a strong advantage.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build long term, high trust teams.
Join us at Media Troopers and be part of a vibrant and innovative team that is shaping the future of media engagement in the online sports betting and casino industry. If you are passionate about driving results, leading teams, and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. MediaTroopers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
MediaTroopers is a digital advertising and affiliate marketing company that helps online advertisers expand their audiences internationally. Headquartered in Philadelphia, it focuses on performance marketing and customer acquisition for the iGaming industry, among other sectors. The company connects advertisers with targeted audiences across multiple markets.
