St. Julian's, Malta

Backend Developer

 Job Description:

Role Summary

Were hiring Java Backend Developers to build and maintain robust services powering iGaming products. Youll work on scalable APIs, integrations, and core platform services in a regulated, always-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Java services and APIs (Spring Boot, microservices).
  • Build integrations with internal/external systems (providers, reporting, wallets, risk tools).
  • Write clean, testable code with unit/integration tests; participate in peer reviews.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, support releases, and contribute to platform stability.
  • Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and other engineers to deliver features end-to-end.
  • Contribute to documentation and technical improvements (performance, refactoring, automation).

Requirements (Must-Have)

  • Commercial experience as a Java Backend Developer in iGaming (mandatory).
  • Strong Java + Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL fundamentals.
  • Experience with microservices and modern deployment workflows (CI/CD).
  • Comfortable working in agile teams and contributing to reliable delivery.

Nice to Have

  • Messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ), Redis, Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Security best practices, OAuth/JWT, secrets management.
  • Experience with high-traffic transactional systems (payments/wallets).

What We Offer

  • Malta hybrid setup
  • Strong engineering culture with room to grow
  • Product work with scale, complexity, and real impact
  Required Skills:

Performance Spring Messaging Support REST Kafka RabbitMQ REST APIs CI/CD Hiring Redis Features Reviews Microservices Agile DevOps Spring Boot Developers Kubernetes Automation Integration Payments Docker Security Documentation Java Engineering SQL Management