ABOUT THE ROLEJoin our dynamic Gaming Team, comprising skilled Backend Engineers and QA experts dedicated to developing and maintaining our cutting-edge Gaming Engine.As a Backend Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in utilising the latest technologies to craft cloud-based, distributed, scalable, and fault-tolerant microservices capable of handling a staggering volume of gaming transactions—approximately 1.3 billion per month. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, including the Regulatory Reporting Team and game operations teams, you'll spearhead innovative projects such as LeoJackpot while ensuring seamless API integrations and optimising performance for an unparalleled gaming experience.This role is perfect for software craftspeople who thrive in an environment of continual learning, value effective communication, and are eager to push the boundaries of technology within the gaming industry.YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:Developing and maintaining microservices using Java, Spring Boot and JPAIntegrating new gaming providers into the platform via APIsCollaborating with frontend teams to expose game data via APIsOptimising the performance and scalability of backend systemsEnsuring services are production-ready, observable and maintainable through monitoring and alertingTaking ownership, solving problems and collaborating across teamsOUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:ESSENTIAL SKILLS3+ years of backend development with Java, Spring (Boot)



and JPA/HibernateHands-on experience building highly scalable RESTful microservicesExperience with relational databases such as MySQLExperience implementing resilience patterns (e.G. retries, circuit breakers, graceful degradation)Experience designing monitoring dashboards (metrics, logs, traces) and alerts to detect issues proactivelyNICE TO HAVESMessaging and data: Kafka, Elasticsearch, HazelcastLanguages and frameworks: Kotlin, Node.Js, Akka, GraphQLInfrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, ConsulObservability: DatadogOnline gaming or gambling experienceAI-assisted development (ideally with Claude Code)WHO ARE WE?At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide.BENEFITSHybrid work policy (2 days a week of working from home)4 weeks of Workation (T&C apply)300 EUR wellness contribution annuallyCobee - benefits app with versátil compensation and discountsHealth insurance (we use Alan)Life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (free emotional, legal, and financial support)Short Fridays - we work until 16:00Complimentary snacks and drinks in our offices, Monday breakfast and Wednesday fika (Swedish break for coffee and something sweet)Team and office social events throughout the year#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Backend Engineer - Gaming (Málaga)
🏢 Leo Vegas Group
📍 Málaga