Role overview

Senior Backend Developer

Requirements and responsibilities

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Your day-to-day will include:

  • Designing and implementing scalable, robust, and reliable backend systems to support our live casino platform
  • Ensuring high performance, security, and availability across all backend services
  • Collaborating closely with Product Owners, Developers, and QA Engineers to deliver new features and improvements
  • Building and maintaining well-documented and well-tested systems
  • Implementing monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively detect and resolve issues
  • Mentoring and supporting junior developers, helping them grow in both technical and domain knowledge
  • Continuously improving backend architecture by applying modern technologies and best practices
  • Contributing to a strong engineering culture focused on quality, collaboration, and delivery

qualifications

  • Have at least 5 years of experience in backend development, working with scalable and high-performance systems
  • Are proficient in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Python, or Go
  • Have experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and caching systems like Redis or Memcached
  • Have hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Possess a strong understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, algorithms, and data structures
  • Have experience or exposure to live casino environments, streaming systems, or similar real-time applications (highly valued)
  • Are fluent in English and comfortable working in cross-functional and international teams
  • Have the right to work within the EU

What you can expect:

  • Flexible remote working environment
  • Opportunity to work with a highly talented and international team
  • High ownership and impact on product and technology
  • Amazing people to work with – come see for yourself!

What you can expect:

  • Hybrid work model in a modern office in sunny Malta
  • Private health insurance, including dental care – because your wellbeing matters
  • Fresh and healthy breakfast & lunch prepared daily in our penthouse kitchen – save up to €3,000 per year
  • Company and team-building events: Summer & Christmas parties, biannual team-building activities, monthly Beer Fridays, on-site Yoga every Tuesday, and more
  • Relocation package to Malta, including flights and two weeks of accommodation in our beautiful seafront apartment
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