Senior Backend Engineer

At Ancient Gaming, we lead the way in innovation within the iGaming software industry. As pioneers, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible, setting new standards with engaging software and transformative experiences. Our products are designed to captivate a high-spending, forward-thinking generation eager to reshape the future of gaming.

Founded in Malta in 2018, Ancient Gaming has rapidly grown into a global entity, with a team of over 100 skilled professionals spanning more than 30 countries. Embracing a remote-first model, we continue to drive advancements in the gaming landscape.

⚡ Your Mission as a Senior Backend Engineer:

Your primary responsibility will be executing deployments and managing code review and approval processes before any code is merged into the main branches. You will ensure that the codebase remains clean and optimized for production. Additionally, you will be in charge of fixing critical issues that may arise in production and ensuring minimal downtime. 

You will be working on:

• CSGORoll — the world’s #1 skin gaming site. A community social gaming platform specifically designed for CS2 players, featuring unique in-house custom-built games, such as Roulette, Crash, Unboxing, and PVP.

  HypeDrop — a leading gamified shopping platform, where over 500,000 users experience the excitement of real-time mystery box openings, box battles, and customizable deals. Since 2018, HypeDrop has sold over 150 million boxes, revolutionizing the way people shop and win.

You will:

• Execute backend deployments and ensure smooth integration across systems.

• Review and approve code before merging into main branches, maintaining high standards of code quality.

• Develop backend architecture strategies to align with the company’s long-term goals.

• Continuously identify and address tech debt, ensuring the backend systems are optimized for scalability.

• Oversee backend refactors to prepare the code base for the company's evolving strategy.

• Optimize backend database performance and improve testing systems, identifying areas for improvement and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate closely with TechOps to improve CI/CD processes, infrastructure, and address development issues.

• React quickly to critical errors in production, providing rapid fixes to maintain smooth operations.

• Ensure continuous backend service monitoring to maintain high-performance metrics.

Job requirements

You will excel in this role if you possess:

• 3+ years of backend development (Node.js and TypeScript) experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role within the iGaming or Gambling industry.

• Strong expertise in backend architecture, release management, and performance optimization.

• Experience in database performance analysis and optimization, particularly with PostgreSQL, including strong knowledge of query performance analysis.

• Proven experience in executing deployments and managing code review/approval processes.

• Familiarity with GraphQL, specifically Apollo GraphQL.

• Experience with Jest for backend testing is preferred.

• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT; knowledge of Cursor is a plus.

• Ability to quickly resolve critical production issues and work under pressure.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a focus on team collaboration and problem-solving.

😎 What do we offer to you?

• Work-from-Anywhere Policy: As a remote-first organization, you have the opportunity to work from any location globally. Our flexibility policy empowers you to tailor your location and workday to support your personal needs, while still promoting effective collaboration with your colleagues.

  Annual Team-Building Event: Each year, we select a destination for our team-building event to collectively celebrate our achievements and strengthen our team bonds.

  Home Office Equipment Budget: We provide a dedicated budget to acquire all necessary equipment to set up an efficient and comfortable home office environment.

  Learning and Development Budget: We invest in your professional growth by offering a budget for skill development and continuous learning, including full access to Udemy.

  Spill Mental Health Service: Our Spill Mental Health Service offers comprehensive counseling support to any employee in need, ensuring your well-being is prioritized.

  Company Culture: We are an innovative and fast-moving company where your development will only be limited by your own potential.

This post details our vision for the ideal candidate and highlights the potential for growth within this role. If you’re an 80% fit and excited about the position, we encourage you to apply. Ancient Gaming is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.