Senior Back-End Developer

Hi there! Do you enjoy building and evolving complex backend systems that power products used around the world? Are you passionate about clean architecture, scalable solutions, and solving challenging technical problems? Do you enjoy collaborating with experienced engineers while having the freedom to propose improvements and shape the future of a platform? We're looking for a Senior Back-End Developer who will help us continuously improve and maintain our gaming platform, contribute to its long-term architecture, and support the development of new products and technologies. Does this sound like you? Keep reading. We might be a great match! 👾 WHO ARE WE? At GameArt, we are all about delivering high-quality online video slot games, developing for online casino operators in regulated markets around the world. Our international remote-first team crafts top-tier games with eye-catching graphics, innovative concepts, and cutting-edge tech, tailored to customers’ preferences and markets. ℹ️ THE KEY BITS: Location: +2/-2 CET time zone Work setting: Remote-first Start date: As soon as possible Recruitment process: 1st Interview, Task, 2nd Interview, 3rd Interview, Offer Your profile: An experienced backend engineer with strong Node.js expertise, architectural thinking, and a passion for building scalable, reliable systems. Your goal: Continuously evolve and strengthen our backend platform by delivering secure, high-quality solutions that support both current products and future growth. Your role: Design, develop, and maintain core backend services while collaborating across teams to solve complex technical challenges, improve platform architecture, and support new games, integrations, and internal tools. What we offer to you: A remote-first, full-time role, long-term, growth opportunities, freedom without micromanagement, and a dynamic international team that values fresh ideas, collaboration, and fun gatherings. 🧑‍💻 WHAT YOU WILL DO: Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using Node.js and JavaScript Contributing to the long-term architecture and continuous evolution of our platform Working on complex backend systems that have evolved over multiple years and technologies Supporting the integration of new games, game types, and platform features Improving platform performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability Solving security challenges and helping ensure a secure platform Performing code reviews and mentoring other developers through constructive feedback Collaborating closely with game developers, frontend developers, DevOps, QA, Product, Support, Finance, and other teams Supporting internal stakeholders by developing tools, features, and platform improvements Troubleshooting production issues and contributing to bug fixing and platform stability Evaluating and adopting modern engineering practices, including AI-powered development tools where they add value 👀 WHAT KIND OF CHALLENGES WILL YOU SOLVE: Platform renewal and long-term platform evolution Supporting new game mechanics and future game types Solving security-related challenges Building features requested by customers and partners Supporting new integration types for new clients Designing and developing internal tools and improving existing ones for departments such as Support, Finance Maintaining a stable, high-performing platform while continuously modernising its architecture 🎯 ARE WE A MATCH? At least 5 years of relevant backend development experience Strong experience with Node.js and JavaScript Experience designing scalable backend architectures and distributed systems Solid understanding of backend application design and software architecture Experience working with mature production systems and large codebases Good knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases Experience with code reviews, technical mentoring, and knowledge sharing Understanding of security best practices for backend systems ⭐️ YOUR CHARACTERISTICS: Resourceful, proactive, communicative Curious and eager to learn Creative and willing to challenge existing solutions Comfortable sharing ideas and participating in technical discussions A strong team player who enjoys collaborating across departments Supportive of adopting AI where it genuinely improves engineering quality and efficiency Comfortable taking ownership and driving improvements 💟 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Remote-first. Work whenever and wherever you find it best. The choice is yours. We have offices in Slovenia (Nova Gorica, Ljubljana, Maribor), and Malta (St. Julian’s). We’d like to see you come to the office from time to time. Full time & long-term position. We are in it for the long run, offering an indefinite contract with 6-month probation period. Enjoy autonomy and direct impact, there is no time for micromanagement. Friendly, international, and multicultural environment. Dynamic and fun work. We make games, it’s never a dull moment. We welcome new fresh ideas and different perspectives. A collaborative and supportive culture focused on quality, innovation, and long-term success. We like to meet up together at least two times a year, at an annual teambuilding and New Year’s party. 💌 READY TO JOIN THE WORLD OF GAMES? If you enjoy designing scalable backend systems, solving complex architectural challenges, and continuously improving platforms that power products used by players around the world, we'd love to hear from you! Fill in the short form here: https://tally.so/r/dWXA6A & we will get in touch with you soon. We are excited to connect with you!