Principal Engineer (Backend)

1 Month ago • All levels • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Kaizen Gaming, powering Betano, is a leading GameTech company operating in 19 markets, aiming to leverage cutting-edge technology for millions of customers. As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will design and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include architecting scalable systems, writing efficient code, optimizing performance, ensuring seamless integration, and defining the company-wide technical roadmap. You will also establish company best practices for software development.
Must have:
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft .NET platform
  • Design, implement, scale distributed systems
  • Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • Experience with DevOps and containerization
  • Ability to work autonomously on complex tasks
  • Passion for monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent background in Computer Science/Software Engineering
  • Exceptional fluency in English

Job Details

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

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About The Company

Kaizen Gaming is one of the biggest and fastest growing GameTech companies in the world. With a focus on Technology and People we aim to continually improve our products and services to provide the best and most trusted online gaming experience to our customers around the world. 


We operate two brands in 13 countries: Betano (Portugal, Romania, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Canada-Ontario, Nigeria) and Stoiximan (Greece, Cyprus), and employ more than 2,200 people across three continents. Obsessed with our customers, we use technology and data to constantly push the boundaries of online gaming entertainment. 


Why work with us


💻Tech the Ride | Our Adventure

We have made it our quest to shape and influence the GameTech industry globally. We Kaizeners move fast and make things happen: we imagine, develop and build with no

limitations. Working here means getting the freedom to explore as you help us create the technology that powers entertainment.


😎Pick #oneteam | Our Culture

We each have a role to play in building a company culture we can all trust. We Kaizeners are open, direct and respectful; we support each other to reach our goals as

#oneteam. Working here means facing challenges that inspire the team to be on its A-game to get the job done.


☝ Level up | Our Growth

We know our hard work will take us places. We Kaizeners get plenty of opportunities to supercharge our potential as the company grows, overcoming challenges with the support of our colleagues. Working here means continually finding new boundaries to push and new career horizons to reach.


Press Play on Potential!

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