Key Facts

Remote From:

Europe , Asia

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Adaptability
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Mentorship
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

8+ years building high-volume distributed systems, with 3+ years in a Software Architect or Principal role
Expertise in backend engineering (Node, Java, Go, or PHP), relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and Redis
Deep experience with AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Mastery of microservices, event-driven systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and WebSockets

Requirements:

Own the architectural roadmap across casino, sportsbook, and game studio, including legacy modernization and real-time pipeline design
Architect high-availability systems for financial transactions and massive traffic spikes using caching, auto-scaling, and disaster recovery
Align cross-functional teams on standards, mentor engineers, and maintain high-quality ADR documentation
Define security architecture (Auth, API protection) and oversee observability and production troubleshooting

Job description

Location: Remote from Europe ideally
Reporting to: CTO

We are seeking a pragmatic Software Architect with a deep background in high-volume distributed systems to lead the technical evolution of a gaming and sportsbook platforms. You are a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, balancing long-term architectural health with the immediate scalability demands of a global, real-time betting ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Own the architectural roadmap across casino, sportsbook, and game studio, including legacy modernization and real-time pipeline design.
Architect high-availability systems for financial transactions and massive traffic spikes using caching, auto-scaling, and disaster recovery.
Align cross-functional teams on standards, mentor engineers, and maintain high-quality ADR documentation.
Define security architecture (Auth, API protection) and oversee observability and production troubleshooting.

What You Bring

8+ years building high-volume distributed systems, with 3+ years in a Software Architect or Principal role.
Expertise in backend engineering (Node, Java, Go, or PHP), relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and Redis.
Deep experience with AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Mastery of microservices, event-driven systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and WebSockets.
A pragmatic, English-speaking problem solver comfortable in fast-moving environments.

Nice to Have

Experience in iGaming, Sportsbook, or Fintech (Wallets, Odds, or Bonus engines).
Knowledge of PCI-DSS or gaming regulatory standards.
Experience with multi-region cloud deployments.

Why Join Us?

The chance to make a tangible impact in a rapidly growing, global company.
A culture that rewards ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
Comprehensive benefits package for Malta-based employees, including:
- Private health insurance, wellness allowance, and communication allowance.
- Healthy lunch on Wednesdays, Social Fridays, and Summer & Christmas events.
- Employee discounts in restaurants and businesses.
- Extended second-parent leave policy.
- Private parking space.