Senior Backend Developer

This role can be performed remotely or from our Malta office (hybrid model).

Responsibilities

• 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

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development, working with scalable and high performance systems

• Proficient in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Python, or Go

• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and caching systems like Redis or Memcached

• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, algorithms, and data structures

• Experience or exposure to live casino environments, streaming systems, or similar real‑time applications (highly valued)

• Fluent in English and comfortable working in cross‑functional and international teams

• Right to work within the EU

Benefits

• Flexible remote working environment

• Opportunity to work with a highly talented and international team

• High ownership and impact on product and technology

• Hybrid work model in a modern office in sunny Malta for Malta‑based employees

• Private health insurance, including dental care

• Fresh and healthy breakfast and lunch prepared daily in our penthouse kitchen – saving up to 3,000 euros per year

• Company and team‑building events such as summer and 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 a beautiful seafront apartment