Backend Software Engineer

As a Slot Game Backend Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and services tailored for slot games. Your focus will be on creating robust, scalable, and efficient backend architectures to support game logic, player interactions, and real-time data streaming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Game-Specific Architecture & Design
  • Design and implement scalable backend architectures optimized for slot games, including random number generation (RNG) handling, payout calculations, and in-game event tracking.
  • Develop and maintain backend services for slot games using Node.js, ensuring seamless execution of game mechanics, bonus rounds, and jackpot functionalities.
• Remote Gaming Server Development & Maintenance
  • Collaborate on the development and upkeep of a Remote Gaming Server to handle game logic, player session management, and operator integrations.
  • Utilize Apache Kafka to build real-time data pipelines for game events, player session tracking, leaderboards, and bonus triggers.
• API Integration & Performance Optimization
  • Integrate and manage third-party APIs, including RNG services, payment gateways, analytics platforms, and operator systems.
  • Develop RESTful APIs for internal game clients and external integrations.
  • Ensure performance optimization, addressing bottlenecks and latency issues to guarantee a smooth gaming experience.
• Code Reviews, Testing, & Deployment
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, enforcing coding standards and mentoring junior developers.
  • Ensure robust testing of backend systems for slot games, including game scenarios and stress testing.
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployment and updates.
• Troubleshooting & Live Support
  • Monitor live environments for issues and troubleshoot backend systems.
  • Minimize downtime for slot games in production.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in backend development.
  • At least 1+ year working on Slot Game Backend Systems.
  • At least 1+ year working on Remote Gaming Server.
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express, Happi).
  • Expertise in Apache Kafka for real-time messaging and event-driven systems.
  • Hands-on experience with third-party RNG services and payment gateway integrations.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Game-Specific Experience
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing backend systems for slot games, including RTP configuration, progressive jackpots, and in-game rewards.
  • Experience in maintaining backend components for a Remote Gaming Server (RGS) to support game operations and operator integrations.
• Databases & Version Control
  • Experience with relational (SQL) databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB), with a focus on player data, game state management, and transaction logs.
  • Proficiency with Git for version control.
• Cloud Platforms & Agile Methodologies
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, specifically for gaming backends.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, specifically in gaming projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Skills
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with casino backend frameworks and gaming protocols.
• DevOps Practices
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools for slot game deployments.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving & Communication
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve backend issues in live slot game environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with game designers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Teamwork & Adaptability
  • Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment, mentoring junior developers and fostering collaboration.
  • Ability to adapt to the fast-paced, evolving requirements of slot game development and live operations.