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# Remote Lead Backend Developer (sports exchange)

- **Company:** Krila Consultancy
- **Location:** Middlesbrough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Ruby on Rails, Redis, Rust (Programming Language), Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Vertica, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Docker, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-lead-backend-developer-sports-exchange-middlesbrough-yorkshire/2835350673-2/

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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