Remote Lead Backend Developer (sports exchange)
5 days ago
Belfast
🎯 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. 💼 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 🎯 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. Your application has been successfully submitted! _