Principal Backend Engineer

3 Months ago • All levels

Backend Development

Job Description

Kaizen Gaming, powering Betano, is a leading GameTech company operating in 19 markets, committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology for an optimal customer experience. As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing advanced, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. This role requires technical leadership and the ability to mentor engineers, driving the development of robust software solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will architect scalable and secure backend systems, write efficient code, mentor colleagues, optimize system performance, ensure seamless integration, and apply emerging technologies to disrupt the industry.

Must Have:

Architect scalable, secure, high-performance backend systems
Develop clean and efficient code
Mentor fellow tech leaders
Optimize system performance
Ensure seamless system integration
Apply emerging technologies
Establish company best practices
Define strategic technical roadmap
Deep knowledge of Microsoft .NET platform
Design, implement, and scale distributed systems/microservices
Experience with message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
Experience with DevOps and containerization
Ability to work autonomously on complex tasks
Passion for monitoring and troubleshooting production systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong background in Computer Science/Software Engineering
Exceptional fluency in English

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We are Kaizen Gaming

Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 19 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents.

Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?

Let's start with the role

As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing cutting-edge, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. We're on the lookout for a tech expert who not only thrives on technical leadership but can also mentor engineers of all stripes. In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind our robust and efficient software solutions, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will:

Architect & Innovate: Collaborate with our agile team to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power our cutting-edge solutions.
Craft High-Performance Code: Develop clean and efficient code that drives the heart of our technology stack.
Mentorship: Inspire and mentor fellow tech leaders, fostering skill growth and best practices.
Optimize Performance: Lead the charge in identifying and enhancing system performance for seamless user experiences.
Seamless Integration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth system integration.
Stay Ahead: Stay ahead of the tech curve, applying emerging technologies to enhance our capabilities and disrupt the industry.
Establish Company Best Practices: Collaborate closely with PE I to set company best practices and lay the foundations for developing new software.
Strategic Technical Roadmap: Define and focus on the company-wide technical roadmap unencumbered by the more time-sensitive business needs of the product roadmap.

What you’ll bring:

Deep knowledge of the Microsoft .NET platform and its ecosystem or willingness to learn
Proven track record of professional experience with multiple programming languages and paradigms as well as designing, implementing, and scaling performant, distributed systems and microservice architectures
Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ and messaging patterns
Experience with DevOps practices and containerization technologies
Ability to work autonomously on highly complex tasks, keeping in mind various aspects such as performance, security, observability, and code quality
Passion for monitoring and troubleshooting production systems and being able to make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills targeting a diverse audience from stakeholders to cross-functional technical teams, in order to provide technical guidance and insight
Excellent background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field - preferably with a relevant Bachelor’s level degree or above
Exceptional fluency in English