Lead Game Server Developer, iGaming
Caesars Entertainment · Jersey City, NJ · 3 wk ago
HybridManufacturing$96k–$130k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services that power Caesars Digital real-money proprietary casino game clients.
- Develop secure, scalable server-side systems that integrate directly with the Caesars in-house RGS and Caesars platform services to support game functionality, transactional flows, and live operations.
- Partner closely with client engineers, math/design, platform providers, and compliance teams to ensure all games operate reliably and meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
- Work closely with client engineers to support feature development and integration.
- Collaborate with product, math, and design teams to implement game features and promotional mechanics.
- Collaborate with QA and compliance teams to support testing and regulatory submissions.
- Provide backend technical input into roadmap and feature feasibility.
- Identify opportunities to streamline integrations and improve launch efficiency.
- Evaluate new backend technologies and tools to enhance studio capabilities.
- Stay current on iGaming platform standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Java backend development (Spring Boot or similar frameworks preferred).
- Experience building RESTful APIs and real-time service integrations.
- Experience integrating with external platforms and transactional systems.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred).
- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and caching solutions.
- Understanding of secure transactional systems and authentication protocols.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern development workflows.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years backend/server engineering experience.
- Experience supporting real-time transactional or gaming systems strongly preferred.
- iGaming or RGS experience highly preferred.