Senior Software Engineer (Architecture Focus)

Company Description

We are SkillOnNet, leading the igaming entertainment by providing our customers with the most entertaining and trustworthy experience possible, while also reinventing the gambling industry. We are home to more than 30 well-known brands, including PlayOJO, DruckGluck, BacanaPlay, Genting, and many more. We are committed to long-term development and sustainability, and we are trying to revolutionise our industry for the benefit of our players, ourselves, and the entertainment industry as a whole.

Job Description

This is not a typical Senior Software Engineer role.

We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated professional who can think architecturally, challenge technical decisions, and help drive technical direction, while remaining hands-on in day-to-day development.

Working closely with the Head of Development, DevOps Engineer, and Senior Developers, you will play a key role in shaping system architecture, improving engineering practices, and building scalable, high-performance solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and systems using Laravel (PHP) and Vue.js

• Contribute to and help drive architectural decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions

• Work with distributed systems and modern architectures, including queues, Kafka, and event-driven patterns

• Optimize system performance, reliability, scalability, and overall platform stability

• Mentor and support developers through technical guidance, code reviews, and design reviews

• Collaborate closely with development and DevOps teams on infrastructure-related initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes

• Promote engineering best practices, clean code standards, and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle

What we are looking for:

• 5-8+ Years experience in software engineering

• Strong experience in system design and architecture

• Solid backend development experience with Laravel or similar frameworks

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks

• Experience with distributed systems and queue-based architectures

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is considered an advantage

• Strong ownership mindset and excellent problem-solving skills

• A quick learner who is passionate about technology and takes initiative to self-learn when needed

• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English

Must have Tech Stack knowledge:

• Experience with PHP (Laravel) and Vue.js, MySQL, NoSQL

• Experience with Kafka and queue systems

• Experience with Kubernetes and Dockers

• Strong system-architecture capabilities

What's in it for YOU?

• Excellent work environment

• Monetary vouchers on Birthdays and other special occasions

• Fully equipped kitchen and in-house entertaining space

• Options to enrol in Company's medical insurance plan

• Possibilities to enrol in Company's pension plan

• Exciting company activities including monthly lunches, corporate gatherings, an intercompany football team, competitions, and many other activities

• Casual dress code

• A chance to advance professionally inside one of the world's largest iGaming organisations

What it's like to work at SkillOnNet!

SkillOnNet is a firm believer in putting people first and our “family oriented” multinational culture is what drives us. We care and focus on our staff and ensure that you are provided with the most relevant and valuable tools, privileges and amenities.