Middle+ /Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) (iGaming Experience)

THIS IS A PROJECT-BASED POSITION

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Whimsy Games is an outsourcing game development company known for creating innovative and entertaining games for various platforms. With a focus on creativity, Whimsy Games constantly explores new ideas and pushes game development’s boundaries. In the next few years, we aim to create bestsellers and become a respected partner for global GameDev companies.

Project Information: USA, Social Casino, Sweepstakes

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core features of the iGaming platform
• Design and implement scalable and secure business logic
• Integrate third-party services (games, payments, providers, APIs)
• Ensure performance, reliability, and security of backend services
• Participate in architecture decisions and code reviews
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers

Position Requirements

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience with Node.js (NestJS / Express / Fastify)
• Frontend experience (React) is a plus
• Understanding of REST APIs and/or GraphQL
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB)
• Knowledge of async programming and performance optimization
• Understanding of security basics (auth, permissions, data protection)
• Experience with backend systems that process real-money transactions, involving payments, wallets, or financial operations.

It will be a big plus if the candidate has:

• Experience in iGaming / Gambling / Betting projects
• Experience with high-load systems
• Knowledge of WebSockets / real-time features
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, cloud platforms
• Familiarity with microservices architecture

Why Join Us?

• Real Product, Real Impact: Work on a live product, not an experimental project.
• Technical Ownership: Direct influence on architecture, technical decisions, and long-term system design.
• Long-Term Collaboration: Stable project with a long-term roadmap and clear product growth vision.
• Flexible Work Environment: Work from anywhere globally with a competitive compensation package.
• Dynamic Team: Join a group of passionate game development experts who share your love for creativity and innovation.
• Regular Sync-Ups: Participate in company-wide meetings to share ideas and feedback, and collaborate with the team.
• Fun and Supportive Culture: We foster a collaborative, supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.