Lead Game Server Developer, iGaming

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services supporting Caesars iGaming clients
• Implement secure transactional flows including wager placement, outcomes, wallet interactions, and promotional features
• Develop APIs and service layers supporting game features, jackpots, bonusing, and tournaments
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of backend systems supporting live real-money gameplay
• Implement and maintain integrations with RGS for game state, outcomes, and reporting
• Partner with Caesars platform teams on wallet, PAM, and promotional system integrations
• Support game launch readiness including environment configuration and certification support
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues between game clients, RGS, and platform services
• Maintain high engineering standards across the studio
• Conduct code reviews and champion best practices in Java backend development, security, and performance optimization
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes across development and production environments
• 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

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java backend development (Spring Boot or similar frameworks preferred)
• Experience building RESTful APIs and real-time service integrations
• 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