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Senior Backend Developer

Remote, Malta
Full-time
Permanent employee

Job Description

Join our outstanding journey!


At RAW iGaming, we set out with one clear ambition: to challenge conventions and create slot games that are innovative, entertaining, and easy to understand. Backed by experienced industry experts and strong investment, we’re a fast-growing studio where creativity, product thinking, and technical excellence thrive.

Casino games have a tendency to look boringly similar. We believe in making casino games that stand out. For that, we start with people who stand out.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who wants to be part of building and scaling the technology behind our Live Casino platform, ensuring performance, reliability, and innovation at every step.

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

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will include:

  • 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

You're our ideal Senior Backend Developer if you:

  • 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

Other information

What you can expect:

  • 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

About us

RAW is a new studio with a conviction to create something that stands out in the sea of sameness. We develop innovative, easy-to-understand and highly entertaining slot games for the gaming industry. We were founded in March 2021, by well-known industry experts with strong investment backing.

 
At RAW iGaming, we believe in the fundamental principles of equality and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation or beliefs, is respected and valued. This commitment is integral to our culture and drives our efforts to ensure equal opportunities and create a diverse and dynamic workforce.