full stack developer in iGaming

Emerald Zebra Recruitment & Executive Search is hiring developers for the technology department of an iGaming and online casino company whose operations are based in Limassol, Cyprus.

• Design, develop, maintain, and improve frontend and backend applications across multiple platform areas;
• Develop scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions aligned with business requirements;
• Build and maintain backend services primarily using Kotlin;
• Support integrations and platform functionality across multiple systems;
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from technical planning and implementation to testing, deployment, and post-release support;
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
• Work with QA Engineers to ensure proper testing coverage and high-quality software delivery;
• Develop and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and system integrations;
• Integrate third-party providers, including game providers, payment gateways, CRM systems, KYC services, affiliate platforms, and operational tools;
• Build and maintain frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies;
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions;
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security;
• Troubleshoot production issues, investigate root causes, and implement long-term solutions;
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices across the development team;
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure solutions remain understandable and maintainable;
• Support platform improvements, refactoring initiatives, and technical debt reduction efforts;
• Work closely with DevOps teams on deployment pipelines, environments, monitoring, and infrastructure-related requirements;
• Develop and maintain online casino platforms, sportsbook products, bonus and promotion engines, CRM and retention systems, payment and cashier solutions, player account management systems, KYC and verification workflows, responsible gambling tools, risk and fraud management systems, affiliate management platforms, gamification and loyalty systems, back-office panels, reporting dashboards, internal operational tools, and third-party integrations.

• Minimum 3+ years of Full-Stack software development experience;
• Previous experience working with iGaming or online casino platforms;
• Strong understanding of frontend and backend application development;
• Strong hands-on experience with Kotlin;
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js;
• Experience building backend applications using Kotlin, Java, Node.js, PHP, or .NET;
• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs;
• Strong understanding of microservice architecture and distributed systems;
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MSSQL;
• Understanding of database design, performance optimization, and data integrity principles;
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows;
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications;
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices;
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments;
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to understand business requirements and convert them into scalable technical solutions;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; English level: Intermediate (B1+) or higher;
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of delivered solutions;
• Candidates limited to generic web application experience are not suitable; hands-on experience with real-money iGaming products and related business logic is required;
• Nice to have: Experience with Java, Smartico, Betby, GR8 Tech, SoftSwiss, EveryMatrix, Pragmatic Play, Evolution, or similar iGaming platforms and providers, high-load transactional systems, event-driven architecture and message brokers, NoSQL databases, cloud-based infrastructure and services, KYC, AML, responsible gambling, compliance and operational risk requirements, building products from concept to production launch, AI-assisted development tools and workflows.

• On-site position in Limassol, Cyprus;
• Hybrid or remote format may be considered only in exceptional cases.