Technical Lead - iGaming Platform
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. JobMatchingPartner scores A on the Alion truth index.
Take the opportunity to work in the heart of the iGaming "Mecca" Malta, a moment away from the seafront, with hundreds of shops and eateries on your front step!
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity, where you have the chance to take ownership for the backend development of a new Kotlin-fuelled platform, working with a team of iGaming veterans who have time and time again built products which today hold leading positions in the industry!
This is an office-based role with some hybrid flexibility, offering a salary of up to €90K + bonus.
Kindly note that due to the urgency of the role, only candidates who are based in Malta can be considered.
Role & Core Responsibilities
Accept full technical ownership of the backend development of the platform from development and testing through deployment
Lead and form part of the backend team to create architecture which is simplistic, scalable and sustainable
Ensure regulatory requirements are considered, together with stability and reliability
Liaise with frontend team to keep a shared view and ensure you're building the same product
Work closely with external development partner to shape technical solutions, reviewing continuously to ensure top standard of engineering quality
Education, Skills & Experience
Extensive experience in high-transaction backend end role within iGaming - non-negotiable
Strong team & backend product lead skills
Strong technical judgement, confidently taking ownership for team output
Highly collaborative and experienced with managing relationship with external contributors
Senior and hands-on Kotlin/Java developer
Happy to work with AWS & MySQL
Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment
Experienced with building and scaling high-transaction platforms for regulated markets
Willingness to work hands-on while managing and building a team
About this role
Office-first, based in Sliema, Malta
Some hybrid flexibility
€85-90K basic + bonus (KPIs to be defined)
Wellness support
Private Health Insurance
Exclusive "All Hands" team events and international travel
Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.
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