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    Lead Backend Developer (sports exchange)

    • Remote
      • Anywhere in Europe, UK or TĂĽrkiye, England, United Kingdom
    • Technology

    Job description

    🎯 Join the Tech Powerhouse Behind Next-Gen iGaming Platforms!

    Are you a seasoned backend engineer ready to tackle the complex world of real-time, high-frequency data exchange? Our client, a fast-growing B2B iGaming platform provider in Malta, is building the future of Sports Exchange services—and they need top engineering talent to make it happen.

    đź’Ľ About the Role

    We’re looking for a senior backend developer (language agnostic) with deep knowledge in designing high-performance, distributed systems. You’ll work in a core product team focused on building scalable, event-driven architectures that power millions of transactions across casino, sportsbook, and exchange products.

    This is a strategic, high-impact role in a team responsible for one of the most technically demanding areas of the platform.

    🔧 Tech Stack (You don’t need them all—expertise in any of these is welcome!)

    • Languages: Go, Node.js, Java, Rust, Ruby on Rails

    • Messaging & Stream Processing: gRPC, RabbitMQ, NATS Jetstream

    • Datastores: Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

    • Cloud & Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

    • Architecture: Microservices, real-time APIs, event-driven systems

    ✅ What You’ll Do

    • Architect and develop backend systems for real-time sports exchange services

    • Design high-throughput, low-latency services

    • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions

    • Lead code reviews, system design discussions, and performance tuning

    • Mentor other engineers and help define technical best practices

    Job requirements

    🎯 What We’re Looking For

    • 5+ years of backend experience in complex, high-performance systems

    • Proven expertise in at least one of these backend languages ; Go, Java, Node.js, Rust, RoR

    • Experience with microservices and event-driven design

    • Familiarity with message queues and real-time data pipelines

    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

    • Proficient in English

    🌍 Global Talent Welcome

    Relocation support to Malta, visa sponsorship, and remote flexibility are offered. Join a diverse team solving real engineering challenges at scale.

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