Senior / Staff Backend Engineer

Orangepeople LLC
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Java
.NET
API
Databases
Data Integrity
PostgreSQL
Node.js
PCI Data Security Standards
Scrum
Systems Architecture
Systems Integration
TypeScript
Software Vulnerability Management
WebSocket
Data Logging
Transaction Processing (Computing)
Data Processing
Real Time Systems
Spring-boot
Software Security
Backend
AI Platforms
GraphQL
NestJS
Go

Job description

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.

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