Senior Node.js Developer for CMS Core Tech

<div class="content-intro"><p data-renderer-start-pos="243"><strong data-renderer-mark="true"><span class="acronym-highlight">GR8</span>_TECH builds B2B iGaming platforms for operators who play to lead.</strong></p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="328">We deliver full-cycle, high-impact tech designed to scale — from seamless integrations and expert consulting to long-term operational support. Our platform powers millions of active players and drives real business growth. Call it what it is: the iGaming Platform for Champions.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="608">With 1000+ GR8 people across locations and time zones, we don’t just ship technology — we help operators build success stories across brands, markets, and geos.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="770"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Our ambition drives us. Our people make it real.</strong></p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="820">If you’re a challenger in spirit and a champion in action — join us.</p></div><h2 data-path-to-node="1">Why this role exists:</h2>
<p data-path-to-node="2">We're looking for a strong individual contributor who owns complex backend features end-to-end — from technical design through production delivery. You'll work independently on challenging problems, write high-quality code at scale, and raise the bar for the team by mentoring less experienced engineers and maintaining engineering standards through thorough code reviews.</p>
<h2 data-path-to-node="3">What you’ll drive:</h2>
<p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">Software Architecture and Backend Development</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Design and implement scalable, resilient backend services and APIs.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Write, test, and debug complex code across new and existing application.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Own features end-to-end: from understanding requirements, through implementation, to production monitoring.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Identify and resolve complex technical problems, including performance bottlenecks and architectural debt.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="5,0,0">Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems you build.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">Collaboration &amp; Mentorship</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pairing, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day guidance.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality, security, and adherence to best practices.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, operations) to clarify requirements and align on technical approach.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Proactively communicate technical trade-offs and progress within the team.</p>
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<h2 data-path-to-node="8">What makes you a GR8 fit:</h2>
<p data-path-to-node="9"><strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="0">Must-have</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience with a strong track record of delivering complex systems.</p>
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<li>Upper-intermediate or higher level of English.</li>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Understanding of system design: microservices, event-driven architecture, resilient patterns, delivery guarantees, CAP theorem.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Database knowledge: relational and non-relational databases, SQL optimization, indexing, normalization/denormalization, ACID properties, transaction isolation.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes basics, CI/CD pipelines, and Git workflows.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Strong problem-solving skills: ability to break down ambiguous problems, make pragmatic decisions, and communicate reasoning clearly.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Advanced proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, including runtime internals, event loop, async programming, and core modules.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Advanced TypeScript: strict typing, generics, decorators, utility types, and metaprogramming patterns used in NestJS.&nbsp;</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using NestJS (modules, providers, guards, interceptors, microservices transport, Swagger).</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Event-driven architecture: Kafka for async messaging, BullMQ for background job processing.</p>
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<li>Cloud &amp; infrastructure: AWS SDK (S3, Bedrock), Docker/Docker Compose, Prometheus metrics, GitLab CI/CD</li>
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<p data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">Nice-to-have</strong></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="12,0,0">Experience with Go or .NET.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="12,0,0">Experience with Strapi CMS or similar headless CMS platforms.</p>
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<p data-path-to-node="12,0,0">Familiarity with Terraform/Terragrunt for infrastructure-as-code.</p>
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</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 data-renderer-start-pos="906"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Why you’ll love working here:&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="958"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Benefits Cafeteria</strong> — annual budget you allocate to:</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1011">Sports • Medical • Mental health • Home office • Languages.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1072"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Work-life &amp; support</strong></p>
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<li data-renderer-start-pos="1095">Paid maternity/paternity leave + monthly childcare allowance.</li>
<li data-renderer-start-pos="1160">20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, emergency time off.</li>
<li data-renderer-start-pos="1224">Remote-first + tech support + coworking compensation.</li>
<li data-renderer-start-pos="1281">Team events (online/offline/offsite).</li>
<li data-renderer-start-pos="1322">Learning culture with internal courses + growth programs.</li>
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<h2 data-renderer-start-pos="1383"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Our culture &amp; core values:</strong></h2>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1411">GR8_TECH culture is how we win — through trust, ownership, and a growth mindset. We move fast, stay curious, and keep it real, with open feedback, room to experiment, and a team that’s got your back.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1612"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">FUELLED BY TRUST</strong>: we’re open, honest, and have each other’s backs.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1680"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">OWN YOUR GAME</strong>: we take initiative and own what we do.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1735"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">ACCELER8</strong>: we move fast, focus smart, and keep it simple.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1793"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">CHALLENGE ACCEPTED</strong>: we grow through challenges and stay curious.</p>
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1859"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">BULLETPROOF</strong>: we’re resilient, ready, and always have a plan.</p></div>