Backend Developer Jobs in iGaming
Backend developers in iGaming build the systems that move money and settle bets. Core work includes player wallets with strict double-entry accounting, odds feed integration from providers, bonus engines, and PAM (player account management) platforms that hold the player record, KYC status, and limits. Settlement is a high-concurrency problem: a big football night can mean thousands of bets resolving in the same second.
Geo and compliance gating runs through everything, since a player in one jurisdiction sees different games, limits, and payment methods than a player in another. Typical stacks are Java, .NET, Node, or Go with event-driven architectures. Payments-adjacent roles appear under payments and PSP.
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Senior Backend Developer (Node.js, TypeScript)
International iGaming Holding · Remote
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Senior .NET Developer for Sport Math Team
GR8 Tech · Remote
11 days ago
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Pragmatic Play · Remote
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International Performance Marketing Team · Remote
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Playtech · Remote
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NDA · Remote
$5k - $7k
17 days ago
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Middle Data Analyst
Inventive Retail Group · Remote
20 days ago
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PHP Developer
iGaming and GameDev Studio · Remote
$270 - $270
21 days ago
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Data Scientist
Pragmatic Play · Remote
23 days ago
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Java Developer
Playtech · Remote
23 days ago
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DevOps Engineer
IGT · Remote
23 days ago
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Systems Engineer
Spribe · Remote
23 days ago
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CTO
Hit Hunt · Remote
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NDA · Remote
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Product Designer Middle/Middle+
iGaming Company · Remote
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Senior QA Engineer (Python + Playwright)
Culture Wallet · Remote
1 month ago
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Talent Hub · Remote
1 month ago
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Senior Front End Developer
GR8 Tech · Remote
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AI Security Engineer
Playtech · Remote
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Release Engineer
Spribe · Remote
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T4 Engineer (High-Level Escalation)
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VP of Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
What systems do iGaming backend engineers typically own?
Wallets and transaction ledgers, bet placement and settlement services, bonus and free spin engines, game aggregation APIs, and integrations with PAM platforms, odds feeds, and payment providers. Correctness matters more than in most domains because every bug touches real money.
Why is concurrency such a big topic in these roles?
Betting load is spiky by nature. Kickoff of a Champions League match or a popular slot tournament produces sharp bursts of wallet transactions and settlements, so interviews often probe locking strategies, idempotency, and event-driven design.
Do I need gambling industry experience to apply?
Not always, but it shortens the ramp. Engineers from fintech, payments, or exchange backgrounds transfer well because they already think in ledgers, reconciliation, and audit trails, which is exactly how betting platforms are built.
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