Software Architect (Sportsbook)
Location: Hybrid Flexible in Malta / Remote from Europe (travel to Malta 1x/quarter).
Reporting to: Co-Founders/ CTO

We aren’t looking for a coder; we’re looking for a strategist who has already "been there and done that" in the betting world. We need a heavy-hitter who has built a Sportsbook platform from scratch and knows the architectural DNA required to handle millions of bets without breaking a sweat. If you’re tired of the IDE and want to own the entire technical blueprint of a global gaming ecosystem, this is your seat. You are the entire technology owner - you decide the tech stack and you help build the team around you to make it happen.

The Mission

• Design and evolve the platform architecture for a sportsbook using your experience building these systems from the ground up.

• Architect scalable backend systems, low-latency APIs, and real-time data pipelines - where lag is not an option.

• Design highly available, distributed systems with strong consistency to guarantee flawless financial processing during massive sporting events.

• Lead the architectural decision-making, run POCs, and evaluate technologies as the final authority for the tech stack.

• Define the security architecture (authentication, fraud prevention, API protection) while ensuring robust operational readiness and disaster recovery.

• Build out engineering teams (internal and external), establish strict technical standards (ADRs), and align architecture across frontend, backend, and DevOps.

• Work directly alongside the Co-Founders to translate the business vision into a scalable engineering reality.

• A proven track record of building a Sportsbook platform. This is a non-negotiable requirement.

• 3+ years as a Software Architect or Principal Engineer and 8+ years building high-volume, high-availability distributed systems.

• Deep backend engineering expertise in Node.js, Java, Go, or Python with an understanding of real-time communication and stateful connections.

• Mastery of AWS or GCP, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

• Expert-level understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Redis, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Experience designing large-scale cloud architectures in production environments.

• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to lead through technical authority in a fast-moving environment.

• The ability to explain complex architectural trade-offs to both engineering and leadership.

• Be the technology owner and build something great from scratch! Make a tangible impact in a rapidly growing, global company.

• A culture that rewards ambition, innovation, and collaboration.

• If hired remotely, 28 days of time off and public holidays as per country of residency.

• Comprehensive benefits package for Malta-based employees, including:

  • Private health insurance, wellness allowance, and communication allowance.

  • Healthy lunch on Wednesdays, Social Fridays, and Summer & Christmas events.

  • Employee discounts in restaurants and businesses.

  • Extended second-parent leave policy.

  • Private parking space.