Betsson Group

Senior Backend Developer (PHP/Java) - RaceBets

Betsson Group  •  Republic of Malta (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Shape the world's top horse racing betting platform

The Wow

Join a team of 12 building RaceBets - a global horse racing product used by millions. We're looking for a product-minded backend developer who ships high-quality features, not just endpoints - someone who asks why, owns outcomes, and cares about correctness in a real-money system. Betting, settlements, payments, and partner integrations - where reliability and performance directly affect the business.

A taste of what you will be involved with:

  • REST APIs and backend services in PHP 8+ for our web and B2B platforms
  • Feature ownership end-to-end: requirements → implementation → test → release
  • Performance, architecture, security, and SQL in a high-traffic, SQL-first codebase
  • Third-party integrations (payments, data feeds, partners)
  • AI tools to move faster without cutting corners
  • (~15%) occasional Java (BetX) - debugging and integration across the PHP/Java boundary
  • (Growth) Vue 3 / TypeScript if you want to grow full stack

What we are looking for

  • Strong PHP 8+, REST APIs, and SQL in production
  • Automated testing and a high quality bar
  • Product mindset - clarify requirements, push back when needed, care about outcomes
  • Self-starter who collaborates well in a small team
  • Mid-level or senior - we care more about mindset and craft than years
  • Bonus: Java, Vue/TS, betting/fintech, Symfony components

Why join us

RaceBets: High ownership and direct impact - mostly PHP, with room to grow into Java or frontend.

What we offer

Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.

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Betsson Group

About Betsson Group

From a single slot machine in 1963 to a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed organisation with licences across multiple jurisdictions, Betsson has evolved into a diversified, multinational business. Today we employ around 3,000 people representing more than 75 nationalities across 18 locations. Betsson AB is headquartered in Stockholm, while our operational headquarters in Ta’ Xbiex, Malta, drive the day-to-day business under what we refer to as Betsson Group.

Our vision is to deliver the best customer experience in the industry. Through a portfolio of leading brands such as Betsson, Betsafe and NordicBet, we offer casino, sportsbook and other gaming products in regulated markets across Europe, South America, North America and Central Asia. Our proprietary technology underpins a scalable model that serves both B2C customers and B2B partners.

Sustainability is embedded in our strategy. Responsible growth, customer protection and a commitment to our people and the communities we operate in remain central to how we create long-term value.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ta’ Xbiex, MT
Year Founded
1963
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