Hybrid Senior Full Stack Developer

at Rhino Entertainment

• Job title: Senior Full Stack Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Distributed Systems, Docker, EC2, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Kubernetes, Node.js, Postgres, React, Redis
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Julian's, Malta

About the role

• Senior Full Stack Developer responsible for designing and maintaining web applications at Rhino Entertainment. Collaborate with teams and mentor juniors while adhering to modern software standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using NodeJS and NestJS
• Build efficient and responsive frontend components (bonus for React expertise)
• Optimize and maintain PostgreSQL databases for high availability and performance
• Work with Redis for caching and session management
• Implement distributed systems with Kafka as the messaging backbone
• Apply CQRS patterns to ensure clear separation of concerns
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code adhering to SOLID principles
• Perform code reviews and ensure best practices across the development lifecycle
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes
• Manage and optimize cloud resources on AWS Cloud

Requirements

• Proven experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on backend and full-stack development
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficient in NodeJS and NestJS, with proven abilities of building scalable and robust applications
• Strong knowledge and experience working with of PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka
• Hands-on knowledge of CQRS and adherence to SOLID principles
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React
• Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud services like EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your knowledge & experience
• Quarterly performance bonus split on personal objectives and company performance
• €500 Yearly Wellness & Mindfulness allowance to support an active lifestyle
• Flexibility & a work-life blend through our Hybrid Working environment
• Work from anywhere with our 30 days “overseas working”
• Diverse, dynamic, fun environment with happy and helpful colleagues
• Learning & Development opportunities to invest in your personal development
• Fresh fruit, healthy snacks & food are available at the office everyday - and of course, good tea & coffee
• Free parking, table tennis, lounge area, plenty of meeting rooms and sea views at our ergonomic office
• Regular social events to strengthen long lasting relationships
• Enjoy a “Me Day” on your birthday
• Paid time off, including extra days for special life events
• AXA Private Hospital & Dental Insurance Coverage
• Form an active part of our talent acquisition, with our Referral Bonus
• And to top it off, a great culture!