Software Architect (Sportsbook)

Software Architect (Sportsbook) You are the entire technology owner - you decide the tech stack and you help build the team around you to make it happen. Apply We usually respond within a week Software Architect (Sportsbook) Location: Remote from Europe 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. What You Bring 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. What's In It For You 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. Department Development Locations Malta, Remote Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time