We are looking for an experienced Team Lead Node.js Developer to lead the backend

development of a real-time online gaming platform combining social casino and arcade-style

Experiences.

The platform supports multiplayer gameplay, skill-based mechanics, and game distribution

integrations, and continues to evolve with new games, features, and technical improvements.

This role combines hands-on backend engineering with technical leadership.

You will guide a small team of developers, oversee backend architecture and development

processes, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure stable delivery and continuous

improvement of the platform.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

● Lead a team of 3 backend developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship

● Own backend architecture decisions and ensure high engineering standards

● Participate actively in development and code reviews

Development:

● Design, build, and maintain scalable Node.js backend services

● Implement real-time game communication using WebSockets

● Work on game logic, distribution integrations, and platform services

● Optimize backend performance for high-concurrency gameplay environments

Team & Process Management:

● Manage daily development tasks and priorities

● Maintain and organize workflows in Linear / Jira

● Coordinate development with game developers, product teams, and stakeholders

● Ensure reliable delivery of features and improvements

Requirements

Experience:

● 5+ years of backend development experience

● Previous experience in the iGaming industry

● Experience working with game distribution platforms, skill games, or real-time gaming

systems

● Experience in game engines such as Unity, Cocos

● Experience in technical leadership or team lead roles

Technical Skills:

● Strong experience with Node.js and JavaScript

● Experience building real-time systems with WebSockets

● Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL

● Experience with Redis

● Experience working with AWS infrastructure

● Experience with EJS templating

● Understanding of high-traffic backend architectures

Nice to Have:

● Experience working on casino platforms or social casino games

● Experience with real-time multiplayer game backends

● Familiarity with microservices or event-driven architectures

● Experience with game economy systems, matchmaking, or leaderboards

Our offer to you:

● Annual performance-related bonus

● Private health insurance

● Flexible work schedule

● The Ultimate Office Gym

● Global experience of working with a young, highly professional team in one of the

fastest-growing industries (iGaming)

● Opportunity to build the most innovative products in the iGaming industry

● Employee discount: shop Rockors.com at wholesale prices

If you want to give your application the “little extra”, then please highlight your motivation,

attitude, volunteering, similar or otherwise connected jobs/projects, direct or cross-industry

applicable skills, and your ambitions. We are driven to develop and create amazing teams of

people who will work towards the same goals to create new boundaries and push the limits

further than ever.