Senior Backend Developer

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.

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!

• 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