Backend Developer (Node.js)

CyprusGermanyPolandSlovakiaUkraineRemoteSenior

Requirements

What you bring

  • 5+ years of backend development experience, including ownership of complex systems or features;

  • Strong expertise with Node.js + TypeScript and modern frameworks (Fastify, Nest.js);

  • Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis;

  • Solid experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ or Kafka) and queue-based, event-driven design patterns;

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and real-time communication (WebSocket, );

  • Experience building high-performance APIs, async flows, caching strategies, and scalable architectures;

  • Confident with CI/CD, Git, automated testing (Jest), and monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Loki, Tempo).

What you’ll do

  • Own and drive the backend direction of the company as one of the key technical leaders;

  • Design and implement new game mechanics on top of our existing PGS, extend its capabilities, and contribute to core gameplay engine development;

  • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using Node.js and TypeScript;

  • Work closely with Game Logic, Frontend, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integrations, real-time performance, and platform-wide consistency;

  • Define backend engineering standards and enforce best practices across code quality, architecture, and performance;

  • Design and maintain backend infrastructure: schemas, caching, messaging flows, microservices, gateways;

  • Participate in roadmap planning, technical decision-making, and architectural discussions as the platform evolves;

  • Support a rapidly growing product and engineering environment — we are scaling fast, and you will play a major role in that growth.


Nice to have

  • Knowledge of PHP/Laravel or experience with other backend ecosystems;

  • Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, containerized deployments;

  • Experience with RNG, platform integrations, or the iGaming ecosystem.

Benefits

  • 21 vacation days + 5 extra day-offs annually;

  • 12 paid sick days;

  • Fully remote format — work from anywhere you feel productive;

  • Flexible schedule: start your day anytime between 08:00–12:00 CET;

  • Fixed budget for health insurance and gym/fitness;

  • Provided all required work equipment;

  • Zero bureaucracy and direct communication with founders and C-level;

  • Minimal meetings, async-friendly workflow;

  • Startup energy: fast motion, creativity, and tight-knit communication;

  • Business trips and team meetups several times per year;

  • Multiple salary payout options (flexible formats);

  • …And many more perks unlocked after we hit break-even.

Published on: 6/3/2026

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