Hybrid Senior Backend Developer

at RAW iGaming

• Job title: Senior Backend Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Kubernetes, MySQL, Postgres, Python, Redis, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Malta

About the role

• Senior Backend Developer building and scaling technology for RAW iGaming’s Live Casino platform. Ensuring performance, reliability, and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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! (For Malta-based employees)
• 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