Principal Backend Engineer
As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing cutting-edge, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. We're on the lookout for a tech expert who not only thrives on technical leadership but can also mentor engineers of all stripes. In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind our robust and efficient software solutions, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with our agile team to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power our cutting-edge solutions.
- Develop clean and efficient code that drives the heart of our technology stack.
- Inspire and mentor fellow tech leaders, fostering skill growth and best practices.
- Lead the charge in identifying and enhancing system performance for seamless user experiences.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth system integration.
- Stay ahead of the tech curve, applying emerging technologies to enhance our capabilities and disrupt the industry.
- Collaborate closely with PE I to set company best practices and lay the foundations for developing new software.
- Define and focus on the company-wide technical roadmap unencumbered by the more time-sensitive business needs of the product roadmap.
- Deep knowledge of the Microsoft .NET platform and its ecosystem or willingness to learn
- Proven track record of professional experience with multiple programming languages and paradigms as well as designing, implementing, and scaling performant, distributed systems and microservice architectures
- Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ and messaging patterns
- Experience with DevOps practices and containerization technologies
- Ability to work autonomously on highly complex tasks, keeping in mind various aspects such as performance, security, observability, and code quality
- Passion for monitoring and troubleshooting production systems and being able to make data-driven decisions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills targeting a diverse audience from stakeholders to cross-functional technical teams, in order to provide technical guidance and insight
- Excellent background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field - preferably with a relevant Bachelor’s level degree or above
- Exceptional fluency in English
- A buddy will support you with your onboarding
- Developmental 360° feedback framework
- Hybrid way of working & remote options
- Monthly meal allowance
- Multi-sport card
- Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
Kaizen Gaming is one of Europe's fastest-growing GameTech companies, operating the Betano and Stoiximan sports-betting and online-casino brands. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with a major operational hub in Malta, it serves more than 13 million customers across 19 markets in Europe, the Americas and Africa. The company builds its own technology, combining sportsbook, live betting and casino products. Its flagship Betano brand has grown internationally through sponsorships including UEFA competitions and major football clubs.
