Golang Developer (Igaming)

Whimsy Games is seeking an experienced Golang Developer with a strong background in iGaming for a project-based role. The successful candidate will join an innovative team to transition a physical iGaming machine into an online platform, combining classic slot gameplay with unique lotto-style mechanics to create a fresh player experience. This role involves server-side architecture, API design, game system optimization, and performance analysis.

Must Have

• 5+ years of backend development experience
• Experience in the iGaming industry
• Design and implement scalable server-side architecture
• Define and maintain APIs and data formats
• Configure and optimize server components, including game slot systems
• Manage mock data, test responses, and simulation tools
• Contribute to performance analysis and RTP calculations
• Collaborate with front-end, game designers, and QA engineers

Whimsy Games is seeking an experienced Golang Developer with a strong background in iGaming for an exciting project-based role. Join our innovative team and help us bring a successful physical iGaming machine into the online space, blending classic slot gameplay with unique lotto-style mechanics to deliver a fresh player experience!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate on designing and implementing server-side architecture, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Define and maintain contracts, APIs, and data formats to support seamless integration with client applications.
• Configure and optimize server components, including game slot systems and related features.
• Prepare and manage mock data, test responses, and simulation tools to support development and QA processes.
• Contribute to performance analysis and simulation of core gameplay systems, including return-to-player (RTP) calculations.
• Work closely with front-end developer, game designer, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality game features.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of backend development
• Knowledge of Golang
• Experience working in the iGaming industry
• Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MySQL)
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with Unit Testing
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Understanding of microservice architecture
• Understanding of basic principles: patterns, SOLID, KISS, DRY, etc...
• Understanding of client-server communication
• Experience developing slot and other games business logics and APIs