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Senior Backend Engineer (Boosters)
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What this role officially is
software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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About the Role
Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. This role is focused on developing and optimising promotional features for our gaming platforms, where performance, scalability, and cutting-edge solutions are paramount.
If you’re a product-passionate person, your mind is keen to solve deep tech engineering problems, and you have a fast "PoC first" approach with a deep sense of ownership, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain robust backend systems for our promotional features.
•
Optimize existing systems for enhanced performance and scalability.
•
Lead technical decisions and contribute to our SaaS solutions.
•
Collaborate with distributed teams to innovate and implement new features.
•
Ensure code and architectural excellence through reviews.
•
Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
•
Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to help ensure the reliability and availability of our systems.
Requirments
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Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript (our primary backend stack). We’re also open to strong backend engineers from other ecosystems (e.g., Go, Java, C#, C++) who are ready to ramp up quickly.
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Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns.
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Experience building distributed systems and working with messaging and coordination tools (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, distributed locks).
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Experience with gRPC in production environments.
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Solid knowledge of databases: relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar (ClickHouse), and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and Kubernetes.
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Skilled in building and maintaining unit and end-to-end tests.
•
Proven track record of delivering production-ready solutions.
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Experience working with large-scale microservices architectures.
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Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Nice to Have
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Understanding of enterprise development patterns
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Experienced with large-scale microservices architecture
•
Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, etc.)
•
Active performance observation
•
Gambling domain experience
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Understanding of application security and industry standards, its best practice
What We Offer
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Competitive Salary
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Quarterly Bonuses
•
Unlimited Paid Time Off
•
Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
•
Remote & Flexible Working
•
Private Medical Insurance
•
Financial Support for Life Events
•
Professional Development Budget
•
International Exposure
•
Regular Company Events
*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
Recruitment Process
•
HR interview
•
Technical interview (with Live coding)
•
Final interview
Please take into account that sometimes the process may differ, your TA Partner will keep you updated.
Join us today!
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. This role is focused on developing and optimising promotional features for our gaming platforms, where performance, scalability, and cutting-edge solutions are paramount.
If you’re a product-passionate person, your mind is keen to solve deep tech engineering problems, and you have a fast "PoC first" approach with a deep sense of ownership, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
•
Develop and maintain robust backend systems for our promotional features.
•
Optimize existing systems for enhanced performance and scalability.
•
Lead technical decisions and contribute to our SaaS solutions.
•
Collaborate with distributed teams to innovate and implement new features.
•
Ensure code and architectural excellence through reviews.
•
Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.
•
Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to help ensure the reliability and availability of our systems.
Requirments
•
Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript (our primary backend stack). We’re also open to strong backend engineers from other ecosystems (e.g., Go, Java, C#, C++) who are ready to ramp up quickly.
•
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns.
•
Experience building distributed systems and working with messaging and coordination tools (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, distributed locks).
•
Experience with gRPC in production environments.
•
Solid knowledge of databases: relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar (ClickHouse), and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
•
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and Kubernetes.
•
Skilled in building and maintaining unit and end-to-end tests.
•
Proven track record of delivering production-ready solutions.
•
Experience working with large-scale microservices architectures.
•
Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Nice to Have
•
Understanding of enterprise development patterns
•
Experienced with large-scale microservices architecture
•
Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, etc.)
•
Active performance observation
•
Gambling domain experience
•
Understanding of application security and industry standards, its best practice
What We Offer
•
Competitive Salary
•
Quarterly Bonuses
•
Unlimited Paid Time Off
•
Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
•
Remote & Flexible Working
•
Private Medical Insurance
•
Financial Support for Life Events
•
Professional Development Budget
•
International Exposure
•
Regular Company Events
*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement
Recruitment Process
•
HR interview
•
Technical interview (with Live coding)
•
Final interview
Please take into account that sometimes the process may differ, your TA Partner will keep you updated.
Join us today!
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.