Senior Backend Developer

Inspired by the fastest and most resilient penguin species in nature, we're here to help our clients and players achieve more reach, high-quality traffic, and meaningful engagement. With over 17 years of experience, Gentoo Media is a leading affiliate in the online casino and sportsbook industry through our extensive portfolio of products and services, featuring our flagship websites AskGamblers, Time2Play, CasinoTopsOnline, WSN, Casinomeister, and our SaaS brand-protection tool Sitebee.

What you'll be doing

• Build and maintain scalable backend services, primarily in Python and Go
• Design and implement APIs (REST, GraphQL, WebSockets) with a focus on performance, reliability, and simplicity
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure service reliability
• Define, manage, and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL)
• Collaborate with front-end and other backend teams to ensure seamless integration and responsiveness
• Work with the Kubernetes ecosystem and related tooling (e.g. Vault, ArgoCD)
• Contribute to and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable deployments 

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience building and scaling backend systems
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and API design principles
• Solid experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure and Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD best practices and tooling
• Excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

What we're offering:

At Gentoo Media, we’re redefining affiliate marketing in iGaming - and we know that great work starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the team in Malta:

• Hybrid working model - flexibility to split time between home and office
• Daily office lunches with varied menus to suit all dietary preferences
• Birthday Leave - a day off to celebrate your special day
• “Me Time” Day - a day dedicated to your wellbeing
• Annual Volunteer Day - support a cause that matters to you
• International health insurance, including dental coverage
• Career progression pathways and continuous guidance
• Anniversary rewards at 3, 5, and 10 years
• Personal learning budget + access to Udemy
• Annual €400 wellbeing benefit
• Team building budget
• Free office parking
• A vibrant culture with regular events, social gatherings, and team celebrations

Get more out of Gentoo Media: https://www.gentoomedia.com/

At Gentoo Media, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We truly believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative, driving us forward as we make our mark on the world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected under EU and local laws. Our recruitment process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on skills and business needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, just let us know! We’ll be happy to support you.