Lead Full-Stack Engineer

About the Role

This is a full-time permanent position based primarily in Dublin with hybrid working options, though applicants located elsewhere in Ireland will be considered. As Lead Full-Stack Engineer at Coastline Gaming, you will work within a unique blend of online gaming platforms and physical gaming venues. You'll help shape and develop the digital experience for customers and staff with opportunities to influence both new and existing software products.

Responsibilities

• Design and build customer-facing web applications and frontends supporting online casino brands.
• Create and maintain APIs and system integrations connecting various customer products and back-end business systems.
• Collaborate with operational staff to identify software needs and develop internal tools that enhance workflows.
• Contribute to technical strategy decisions including system architecture, integration approaches, and build vs. buy determinations.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks with company directors, and assign clear ownership to engineering team members.
• Mentor engineers in overcoming technical challenges, perform code reviews, and promote best practices for AI-assisted development.

Candidate Profile

• Daily user of AI development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor, with demonstrated practical applications of these technologies.
• Capable of rapidly understanding new systems by asking insightful questions, testing assumptions, and seeking guidance when needed.
• Able to critically review project briefs to ensure they address the core problem, with the confidence to suggest simpler alternatives when appropriate.
• Experience managing people and multiple projects while actively contributing as a developer; even small team leadership experience is valuable.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities within organizations, ideally in startup or small-team environments.
• Strong decision-making skills on technical matters, communicating trade-offs effectively with consideration for end users and system impact.
• Self-auditing mindset with skepticism towards AI-generated outputs, ready to adapt approaches based on testing and evidence.

Working Conditions & Requirements

This role is based mainly in Dublin office with hybrid working, though candidates from other areas in Ireland with appropriate work rights may be considered. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Only applicants with the right to work in the Republic of Ireland will be considered.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit their CV along with evidence of AI-assisted development work they have done. Suitable examples can include systems, workflows, applications, or tools developed at work or for personal projects. Formats such as working links, repositories, videos, or presentations are acceptable, accompanied by a brief description outlining your role and the product’s purpose. Confidential work can be shared using redacted materials that do not expose employer code or data.