Founding Engineer (Backend / AI-Native)

We are looking for an experienced Founding Engineer / AI-Native Tech Lead to build and scale a gamification platform within the iGaming industry.

This is a hands-on role combining backend development, system architecture, and technical leadership. You’ll take ownership of key technical decisions, build reliable and scalable solutions, and help establish efficient AI-assisted engineering practices.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and scale the backend architecture of a gamification platform.

Build reliable APIs, real-time features, event-driven systems, and asynchronous workflows.

Develop and maintain integrations with casino platforms, PAM systems, and third-party services.

Ensure platform security, performance, scalability, and data consistency.

Implement AI-assisted development workflows using tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex.

Establish engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Lead and mentor a small engineering team while remaining actively involved in development.

Collaborate with Product and other teams to turn business requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements:

7+ years of commercial software development experience, including technical leadership and SaaS product development.

Strong backend expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, or a comparable stack.

Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, transactions, concurrency, and database optimization.

Experience with multi-tenant SaaS, event-driven architecture, domain modeling, and state machines.

Strong understanding of REST APIs, WebSockets, webhooks, JWT/OAuth, and third-party integrations.

Knowledge of application security, including RBAC, audit logging, OWASP, and rate limiting.

Experience with Docker, CI/CD, AWS/GCP, and production monitoring.

Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools and the ability to review and validate AI-generated code.

Strong problem-solving skills, architectural thinking, and a hands-on approach to technical leadership.

Nice to Have:

Experience in iGaming, casino platforms, or gamification products.

Understanding of gaming mechanics, RNG, and PAM integrations.

Familiarity with React / Next.js.

Experience building products from scratch in a startup environment.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to build a gamification product and shape its technical architecture.

High level of ownership and influence over technical decisions.

Modern AI-assisted development environment.

Direct impact on product development and business growth.

Flexible working environment within a growing iGaming company.

🩵 How We Take Care of Our Team?

Comfortable Conditions for Productive Work

Flexible working hours with a start time between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Work remotely from anywhere in the world or join us in our modern Cyprus office — the choice is yours.

Time to Recharge

We believe great results come from well-rested people. That’s why we offer:

21 days of paid annual leave;

3 additional Day Offs per year;

25 paid sick leave days;

Public holidays as days off.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Sports compensation program;

Annual healthcare budget;

Gifts for important life events (birthday, marriage, childbirth);

Coworking compensation for team members based in Ukraine;

Maternity and paternity leave support;

Business trips and team gatherings at our Cyprus office.

Learning & Career Growth

Annual budget for professional development, certifications, books, and language courses;

Internal mobility and promotion programs to support both vertical and horizontal career growth;

A Personal Development Plan to help you grow your skills and competencies.

Smooth Onboarding & Ongoing Support

We’ve designed a structured onboarding plan to help you quickly understand the business, the team, and your priorities. Regular check-ins with your manager and People Partner ensure a smooth adaptation process and continuous support throughout your journey with us.