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Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer

29 SEP 2025

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.