Backend Developer (Node.js)

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, Socket.io ); 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. 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.