Backend Software Engineer

KingMakers

Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer contributing to backend initiatives for KingMakers, a sports and iGaming company. Building scalable solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work model.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSt. Julian's • 🇲🇹 MaltaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerElasticSearchGrafanaKafkaKubernetesMicroservices.NETNoSQLRabbitMQRedisTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable backend services.
Collaborate with backend engineers on design, approaches, and code reviews.
Write optimized, secure code with strong focus on testing and reliability.
Contribute to system design and architecture decisions.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers.
Participate in planning sessions, providing technical input into the roadmap.
Share knowledge, participate in code reviews, and promote best practices.
Take initiative in learning the domain and proactively contributing beyond assigned tasks.
Drive continuous improvement in pipelines, system performance, and observability.
Support and mentor peers, contributing to a culture of excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency with C# and .NET 8+
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Basic cloud platform exposure and willingness to work with Azure
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/AKS
Knowledge of message queuing (RabbitMQ) and event streaming (Kafka)
Strong focus on testing, code quality, and engineering best practices
Understanding of performance tuning, caching strategies, and observability tools (Grafana, APM solutions)
Security-conscious development mindset
Nice to Have: Experience in iGaming or sports betting
Experience with NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch and Redis is a plus.
Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-driven environments
Experience in high-growth or startup environments
Awareness and practical usage of modern engineering AI tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work: Hybrid model working from the office twice a week, the freedom to balance office collaboration with remote focus.
Birthday off and 10 days/ year to work from any location in the world.
Private health insurance.
Parking: Hassle-free, secure parking so you can start your day stress-free.
Tech Equipment: Top-of-the-line laptop and tech gear to make your work seamless and productive.
Team Activities 🏟️: Regular events to build connections and foster collaboration.
Office Perks 🍿: Free snacks, coffee, and a welcoming environment to keep you energized.
Performance Bonuses 🏆: Discretionary rewards recognizing your contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C#.NET 8+microservices architecturedomain-driven design (DDD)CI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)DockerKubernetesRabbitMQKafka

Soft Skills

collaborationinitiativementoringknowledge sharingproactive contributioncode reviewscommunicationplanningcontinuous improvementfocus on quality