tombola

Lead Developer – Backend, Game Studio

tombola

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sunderland • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSRedisSQL

About the role

  • Leading the design and development of core game engine systems and APIs
  • Owning architectural decisions to ensure performance, scalability and compliance
  • Getting stuck into hands-on coding alongside your team
  • Supporting and mentoring developers, helping them grow and do their best work
  • Running code reviews and driving high engineering standards
  • Working closely with Product, QA, Infrastructure and Compliance to bring everything together
  • Making sure our systems are robust, auditable and ready for regulatory certification
  • Leading sprint planning, shaping priorities and managing technical risk
  • Monitoring performance in production and driving improvements where needed
  • Contributing to technical roadmaps and long-term platform direction

Requirements

  • Strong experience with C#, SQL, AWS and Redis
  • A background in real-time or state-driven systems (game engines, gambling platforms or similar)
  • Solid understanding of system design and scalable architecture
  • Experience working with REST APIs, Git and agile environments
  • Knowledge of real-money gaming (RNG, RTP, game state) would be a big plus
  • Someone who can balance hands-on coding with leading a team
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Employee well-being programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
C#SQLAWSRedisREST APIssystem designscalable architectureagilereal-time systemsstate-driven systems
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcode reviewscommunicationteam collaborationprioritizationtechnical risk management