Backend Developer Jobs in iGaming
Backend developers in iGaming build the systems that move money and settle bets. Core work includes player wallets with strict double-entry accounting, odds feed integration from providers, bonus engines, and PAM (player account management) platforms that hold the player record, KYC status, and limits. Settlement is a high-concurrency problem: a big football night can mean thousands of bets resolving in the same second.
Geo and compliance gating runs through everything, since a player in one jurisdiction sees different games, limits, and payment methods than a player in another. Typical stacks are Java, .NET, Node, or Go with event-driven architectures. Payments-adjacent roles appear under payments and PSP.
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Software Eng (Dev) II
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Data Scientist - RecSys
Pragmatic Play · Remote
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Senior .NET Developer for Sport Math Team
GR8 Tech · Remote
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Game Mathematician Live Casino
Pragmatic Play · Remote
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Gaming Architect
Betsson Group · Hybrid
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Engineering Tech Lead - Player Management
Betsson Group · Hybrid
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Front End Developer
Playtech · Remote
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Senior AI Engineer
Betsson Group · Remote
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Junior HTML CSS Developer
BetConstruct · Remote
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Staff Platform Engineer
IGT · Hybrid
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Middle Data Analyst
Inventive Retail Group · Remote
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L2 Support Engineer (Endpoint)
SOFTSWISS · Remote
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Senior Data Engineer
Betsson Group · Hybrid
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Data Scientist
Pragmatic Play · Remote
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Java Developer
Playtech · Remote
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TypeScript Developer (iGaming)
IGT · Hybrid
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Manager Transformation Office, Analytics and Reporting
IGT · Hybrid
$76k - $180k
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DevOps Engineer
IGT · Remote
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A&I - Senior Data Architect
Kindred Group · Remote
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Systems Engineer
Spribe · Remote
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Technical Team Lead
BetConstruct · Remote
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Director, Market Analytics
IGT · Hybrid
$140k - $170k
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DevOps Engineer
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Frequently asked questions
What systems do iGaming backend engineers typically own?
Wallets and transaction ledgers, bet placement and settlement services, bonus and free spin engines, game aggregation APIs, and integrations with PAM platforms, odds feeds, and payment providers. Correctness matters more than in most domains because every bug touches real money.
Why is concurrency such a big topic in these roles?
Betting load is spiky by nature. Kickoff of a Champions League match or a popular slot tournament produces sharp bursts of wallet transactions and settlements, so interviews often probe locking strategies, idempotency, and event-driven design.
Do I need gambling industry experience to apply?
Not always, but it shortens the ramp. Engineers from fintech, payments, or exchange backgrounds transfer well because they already think in ledgers, reconciliation, and audit trails, which is exactly how betting platforms are built.
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