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Senior Backend Engineer Location: Malta - hybrid / onsite Relocation assistance available - no visa sponsorship. We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and evolve the services that power a large-scale game platform. This is a hands-on role where you'll modernise backend architecture by extracting microservices from a monolithic application, while building reliable, scalable systems that support both players and internal development teams. You'll work closely with engineers, designers, and product stakeholders to develop new platform features, improve live services, and influence technical direction. Alongside writing high-quality code, you'll help shape architecture, mentor engineers, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and engineering quality. What we're looking for: Strong commercial experience with Node.js, PHP and TypeScript Experience building scalable backend services and APIs Knowledge of frameworks such as Next.js, NestJS, Express, and Jest Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred) Strong understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases and automated testing Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Nice to have: Experience with PHP or Java Knowledge of Docker, Redis, Pub/Sub, or Google Cloud Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical decisions Passion for games and live service platforms InGame Recruitment

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