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Senior / Staff Backend Engineer

• Posted 2 days ago • Updated 11 hours ago

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Skills

Mechanics
Promotions
Account Management
TypeScript
Node.js
API
Microservices
GraphQL
Payments
Know Your Customer
Fraud
Analytics
Cloud Computing
Auditing
Finance
Workflow
Systems Architecture
Database
PostgreSQL
Data Integrity
Startups
Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
PCI DSS
Access Control
Artificial Intelligence
Testing
Agile
Scrum
WebSocket
Real-time
Java
Spring Framework
.NET
Innovation
Management
Leadership

Summary

About the Customer:

Our customer is a fast-growing iGaming startup building the next generation of sweepstakes-based gaming experiences, operating at the intersection of gaming, technology, and user engagement. Their platform enables seamless cross-game interactions powered by innovative mechanics. With plans to triple in size this year, they are looking for builders who thrive in fast-paced environments where ideas move from concept to live product in weeks.

Requirements:

5+ years designing, building, and scaling backend services powering gameplay, wallets, payments, promotions, and player account management using TypeScript + Node.js (Bonus: NestJS, Express).
Architect API first, microservice oriented systems that are modular, resilient, and independently deployable.
Build and maintain reliable REST/GraphQL APIs and third party integrations (payments, KYC/identity, fraud, analytics).
Own backend features end to end-from design and implementation through production rollout and operational support
Comfort developing and scaling systems that may operate across on-prem and cloud environments.
Experience with transactional, audit-friendly systems is highly valued.
Implement secure, audit friendly transaction processing for deposits, withdrawals, bonuses, and settlement workflows.
Ensure consistency and traceability across high volume financial operations and asynchronous workflows.
Proven ability to design scalable, reliable systems.
Experience with transactions, integrations, and system architecture.
Solid database skills (especially PostgreSQL).
Security-first mindset with attention to data integrity and traceability.
Comfortable working autonomously in a startup environment.
Collaborate with AppSec and compliance partners to meet PCI DSS expectations around access control, data handling, logging, and vulnerability remediation.
Hands on experience using AI platforms to accelerate development and testing.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Nice to have: FinTech, gaming, casino, payment, regulatory, WebSockets, or real-time systems experience.
Exclusions: Java, Spring Boot, Go, .NET.

Why Join?

Opportunity to work on a live, scaling product.
High-growth environment with strong career progression.
Fully remote with flexible work culture.
Collaborative, innovation-driven team with direct leadership exposure.

Benefits:

100% medical, dental & vision coverage (partial for dependents).
401(k) employer match.

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Dice Id: 10216708
Position Id: 2026-6489
Posted 2 days ago

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