Senior Backend Developer

RAW iGaming is a fast-growing studio focused on creating innovative, entertaining, and easy-to-understand slot games, emphasizing creativity, product thinking, and technical excellence. They are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build and scale their Live Casino platform, ensuring performance, reliability, and innovation.

Location: Remote or Malta office (hybrid model)

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing scalable, robust, and reliable backend systems to support the 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

• 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 working 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 Malta with private health insurance, including dental care
• Fresh and healthy breakfast & lunch daily in Malta office
• Company and team-building events including parties, activities, Yoga
• Relocation package to Malta, including flights and accommodation in a seafront apartment