Founding Engineer / AI-Native Tech Lead (Backend, iGaming)

The role

You will own the backend architecture and hands-on development of a complex gamification system. This involves building gaming mechanics and integrations with existing casino platforms using AI-assisted development.

What you will do

• Own the backend architecture and hands-on development of a complex gamification system
• Translate game design documents and business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Build gaming mechanics, player engagement features, and lifecycle tracking systems
• Design integrations with casino platforms, PAM systems, and third-party services
• Develop reliable, high-load backend systems
• Leverage AI coding tools throughout the development lifecycle
• Make independent technical decisions and potentially help build the engineering team

Required qualifications

• 7–10+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong backend expertise with TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, or a comparable technology stack
• Hands-on experience building gaming or gamification systems
• Experience with high-load, event-driven, and distributed architectures, complex business logic, state machines, and multi-tenant SaaS systems
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, asynchronous processing, concurrency, transactions, and data consistency
• Experience with third-party integrations, REST APIs, WebSockets, webhooks, authentication, and secure backend development
• Practical experience with Docker, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), monitoring, and observability
• Proven experience using AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, or similar)
• Ability to work independently, own architectural decisions, and deliver complex solutions end-to-end

Nice to have

• Experience in iGaming/casino products, including PAM or casino platform integrations
• Understanding of RNG-based gaming mechanics and player retention strategies
• Previous experience as a Founding Engineer or hands-on technical lead
• Familiarity with React/Next.js and frontend-backend integration

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• 21 days of paid annual leave
• 25 paid sick days
• 3 additional paid days off
• Annual healthcare budget of €700
• Sports allowance of €50/month
• Annual professional development budget of $600
• Opportunities for professional growth within an international iGaming company

Before you apply

• Introductory interview with the recruitment team
• Technical assignment (potentially paid for selected candidates)
• Technical interview with the engineering team
• Final interview with company leadership

About the company

toogeza is a Ukrainian recruiting company focused on hiring talents and building teams for tech startups worldwide. The client is a fast-growing iGaming product company operating a portfolio of B2C online casino brands.