Backend Node.js Engineer (iGA)

Employment Type: Full-time

About SiGMA Group

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malta, SiGMA Group now employs over 250 professionals across six global offices, including Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Brazil , and the Philippines . SiGMA is a global leader in gaming, emerging tech, affiliate marketing, events, and media. It is best known for its marquee summits, such as SiGMA World in Rome , and initiatives like the iGaming Academy. The company’s culture champions inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and philanthropic impact under its SiGMA Foundation initiative

Role Overview

At Si GMA Group, we are building a brand-new eLearning platform and looking for a skilled and reliable Back-End Engineer to join us at this early and exciting stage. This role involves developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications, APIs, and data services that support business and user needs. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with a practical understanding of system design, integration, and performance optimization. The platform is built using cloud services, with a strong focus on serverless architecture and managed infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain serverless back-end components using Node.js and TypeScript
• Work with AWS-managed services (e.g., API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, S3) to build scalable and reliable systems
• Design and optimize databases, data models, and queries for performance and reliability
• Integrate internal and external systems through APIs, messaging services, and other data exchange mechanisms
• Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production and development issues across back-end services
• Monitor application performance, reliability, and security, and implement improvements where needed
• Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design, and continuous improvement of engineering standards

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, preferably in a serverless or cloud-native environment
• Experience with AWS cloud services, particularly AWS Lambda and serverless architectures
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs services
• Strong understanding of relational databases
• Knowledge of system design, scalability, performance tuning, and secure coding practices
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and API security best practices
• Familiarity with testing practices, including unit, integration, and automated testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in agile, cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience

• BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of p roven experience as a Back-End Engineer , Software Engineer, or similar role
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade back-end systems
• Exposure to distributed systems, high-availability services, and cloud-native architectures is a plus

Why SiGMA Group?

• Grow with us – Be part of SiGMA’s global expansion and make your mark.
• Free iGaming Academy access – Learn the ins and outs of the industry with access to courses.
• Travel perks – Visit our international offices and attend industry events worldwide.
• Performance rewards – High performers are recognized and fast-tracked with annual reviews and bi-yearly performance checks ins.
• Interest-free car loan after probation (T&Cs apply)