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People make a difference in the big game, and we may help to find the right ones.\nWe're currently looking for a Founding Engineer / AI-Native Tech Lead (Backend, iGaming) to work on an iGaming project.\nLocation: Limassol, Cyprus\nType: Full-time\nAbout the client’s company:\niGaming company operating a portfolio of B2C online casino brands across international markets. They’re launching a new initiative focused on developing a sophisticated, multi-layered gamification system designed to enhance player engagement, retention, and the overall gaming experience.\nWe’re looking for a Founding Engineer / AI-Native Tech Lead to take full technical ownership of this initiative - from architecture and system design to hands-on development and delivery.\nThis is an opportunity to build a complex technical solution from the ground up, work directly with the CEO, and potentially grow an engineering team as the project evolves.\nWhat You’ll Be Working On\nThe core challenge is to build a scalable gamification layer that integrates with existing third-party casino platforms.\nThe system will introduce advanced gaming mechanics, including PvP, missions, builder-style features, progression systems, and other engagement tools designed to drive player activity and retention.\nRather than developing a new casino platform, you’ll be extending existing products with complex gaming logic and integrations, using AI-assisted development as a core part of the engineering process.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOwn the backend architecture and hands-on development of a complex gamification system.\n\nTranslate game design documents and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.\n\nBuild gaming mechanics, player engagement features, and lifecycle tracking systems.\n\nDesign integrations with casino platforms, PAM systems, and third-party services through APIs, webhooks, and event-driven processes.\n\nDevelop reliable, high-load backend systems with a strong focus on performance, security, and data consistency.\n\nLeverage AI coding tools throughout the development lifecycle, from implementation and testing to code review.\n\nMake independent technical decisions and potentially help build the engineering team as the project grows.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n7-10+ years of software engineering experience, ideally at Senior, Staff, or hands-on Tech Lead level, with a track record of delivering production-grade systems.\n\nStrong backend expertise with TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, or a comparable technology stack.\n\nHands-on experience building gaming or gamification systems, including mechanics such as PvP, missions, progression, rewards, or similar features.\n\nExperience with high-load, event-driven, and distributed architectures, complex business logic, state machines, and multi-tenant SaaS systems.\n\nStrong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, asynchronous processing, concurrency, transactions, and data consistency.\n\nExperience with third-party integrations, REST APIs, WebSockets, webhooks, authentication, and secure backend development.\n\nPractical experience with Docker, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), monitoring, and observability.\n\nProven experience using AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar) for real-world software development, including AI-generated code testing and review.\n\nAbility to work independently, own architectural decisions, and deliver complex solutions end-to-end.\n\nNice to Have\nExperience in iGaming/casino products, including PAM or casino platform integrations.\n\nUnderstanding of RNG-based gaming mechanics and player retention strategies.\n\nPrevious experience as a Founding Engineer or hands-on technical lead.\n\nFamiliarity with React/Next.js and frontend-backend integration.\n\nHiring Process\nIntroductory interview with the recruitment team.\n\nTechnical assignment (potentially paid for selected candidates).\n\nTechnical interview with the engineering team.\n\nFinal interview with company leadership.\n\nWhat’s next?\nIf this role sounds like a fit - we’d love to hear from you! 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