Backend Developer

We are partnering with a fast-growing, Canada-based online sports book and casino to hire an experienced Back End Developer
. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will play a critical role in building scalable systems and APIs that power high‑traffic, customer‑facing applications used daily by a large and engaged user base.

This opportunity is ideal for a Java developer who thrives in fast‑paced Agile environments and enjoys designing, building, and optimizing high-performance backend systems from the ground up.

As a Back End Developer, you will be deeply involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to testing, optimization, and monitoring.

Key responsibilities include:

• Write clean, well‑structured, testable, and reusable Java code
• Design and develop scalable systems and RESTful APIs
• Improve and fine‑tune existing platforms to enhance performance and reliability
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in collaboration with engineering peers
• Optimize database queries, indexing, and system performance
• Work closely with senior engineers to align technical solutions with broader architectural goals
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborate within a high‑performing development team
• Participate in on‑call support when required

We are seeking a technically strong Java Back‑End Developer with deep experience in building robust, scalable systems.

You will bring:

• 7+ years of Java development experience (4+ years at intermediate level), including building systems from scratch
• Strong expertise in Java 8+ and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, Maven
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and RESTful API design
• 5+ years of database experience (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL; Snowflake a plus) with strong SQL skills
• Experience with database indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with Linux‑based environments, servlet containers, and shell scripting
• Experience with Git / Bit Bucket
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and encryption principles
• Experience working collaboratively within Agile software teams
• Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Kafka, Redis, or ActiveMQ
• Cloud and distributed systems experience (AWS preferred)
• Docker and Kubernetes knowledge
• Java 17 and Mockito experience
• Experience in gaming, payments, KYC, or other regulated digital environments
• Experience operating in high‑traffic, high‑demand production systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance bottlenecks

• Fully remote opportunity (Canada-wide)
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employer‑paid benefits
• Exposure to high‑scale systems in a performance‑driven environment
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement
• Structured onboarding and long‑term career growth opportunities
• This position does not use artificial intelligence during the hiring process

If you are a performance‑focused Back‑End Developer looking to build and optimize high‑scale systems in a fast‑growing digital business, please get in touch to learn more!