Arcade Lead Engineer
Job Description
Join our outstanding journey!
At RAW iGaming we set out with one clear ambition: to challenge conventions and create casino experiences that are innovative, entertaining, and easy to understand. Backed by experienced industry experts and strong investment, we’re a fast-growing studio where creativity, product thinking, and technical excellence thrive.
Casino games have a tendency to look boringly similar. We believe in building products and technology that stand out. For that, we start with people who stand out.
We are looking for an Arcade Lead Engineer who wants to play a key role in shaping and scaling the technology behind our Arcade platform. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical expertise, architectural ownership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving and highly creative environment.
Malta (Hybrid) or Remote from an EU-friendly time zone to ensure strong collaboration and working hour alignment with the team.
Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will include:
Leading the technical direction and continuous improvement of the Arcade platform
Designing and implementing scalable, robust, and reliable backend systems and platform architecture
Collaborating closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA Engineers, and stakeholders to deliver new features and improvements
Extending and improving existing frameworks and systems, including integrations with third-party services and games
Driving engineering best practices focused on performance, reliability, maintainability, and scalability
Researching and evaluating new technologies and contributing to architectural decisions
Writing clean, testable, and well-documented code
Implementing monitoring, observability, and alerting solutions to proactively detect and resolve issues
Mentoring and supporting developers, helping grow both technical and domain expertise within the team
Managing technical priorities, delivery expectations, and development workflows
Performing code reviews and contributing to a strong engineering culture focused on quality, collaboration, and ownership
Working in an agile and fast-paced environment with high impact and autonomy
Qualifications
You’re our ideal Arcade Lead Engineer if you:
Have 5+ years of experience in backend development, platform engineering, or technical leadership roles
Have experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring developers, or acting as a technical reference within a team
Are proficient in backend technologies such as Python, Go, PHP, Java, or similar languages
Have experience with modern frontend technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular
Have strong experience with distributed systems and microservice architectures
Are familiar with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Have experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP
Possess strong knowledge of software engineering principles, system design, and scalable architecture patterns
Care deeply about software quality, engineering standards, and continuous improvement
Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Can work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within international and cross-functional teams
Have a strong command of written and spoken English
Experience within iGaming, live casino, gaming platforms, or real-time systems is considered a strong advantage
A degree in Information Technology or a related field is considered an advantage
Other information
What You Can Expect
Flexible remote working environment
Opportunity to work with a highly talented and international team
High ownership and impact on product and technology
Amazing people to work with – come see for yourself!
For Malta-based employees
Hybrid work model in a modern office in sunny Malta
Private health insurance, including dental care – because your wellbeing matters
Fresh and healthy breakfast & lunch prepared daily in our penthouse kitchen – save up to €3,000 per year
Company and team-building events: Summer & Christmas parties, biannual team-building activities, monthly Beer Fridays, on-site Yoga every Tuesday, and more
Relocation package to Malta, including flights and two weeks of accommodation in our beautiful seafront apartment
About us
RAW is a new studio with a conviction to create something that stands out in the sea of sameness. We develop innovative, easy-to-understand and highly entertaining slot games for the gaming industry. We were founded in March 2021, by well-known industry experts with strong investment backing.
At RAW iGaming, we believe in the fundamental principles of equality and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation or beliefs, is respected and valued. This commitment is integral to our culture and drives our efforts to ensure equal opportunities and create a diverse and dynamic workforce.
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