Senior Backend Engineer

About Monkey Tilt

Founded by Sam Kiki—aka “Señor Tilt” to his fans—Monkey Tilt is redefining what it means to play, bet, and win in the digital age. With a bold vision and a background as one of the youngest executives at major global gambling firms,

Sam is bringing high-stakes energy, VIP treatment, and real-world rewards to a new kind of gaming platform.

Monkey Tilt isn’t just another online casino—it’s a revolution. We’re building the world’s leading crypto-powered entertainment ecosystem where high-octane casino action, sports betting, creator-led content, and crypto trading collide. From exclusive fashion drops and bespoke concierge experiences to our fast-growing podcast and media ventures, Monkey Tilt is creating a world where risk meets culture and players become legends.

At the heart of the experience is a sleek, multi-currency wallet, a best-in-class rewards program, and a rapidly expanding suite of verticals. Unlike traditional platforms siloed into sportsbook, poker, or casino, we’re unifying the entire spectrum of gambling and speculation into one seamless experience—designed for the crypto-savvy and thrill-seeking elite.

Backed by top-tier investors and powered by a team of innovators, we’re building more than a platform—we’re building a movement. Monkey Tilt is luxury, exclusivity, and entertainment with an edge. Come tilt with us.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining our high-performance, scalable cloud-based backend services. This pivotal role will be responsible for

overseeing the ongoing build-out of the services behind our main web site and a suite of high-quality original games. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced and demanding startup culture, working collaboratively with top-notch technologists, product managers, and designers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance and scalable cloud-based backend services.
• Implement highly optimized globally distributed microservice architectures leveraging caching and load balancing.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, gRPC, and websocket based services.
• Ensure robustness by architecting code that is testable via automation and measurable via instrumentation.
• Ensure the security and integrity of all backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize code for Docker and Kubernetes deployments.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven track record constructing high performance and scalable cloud-based backend services.
• Expertise in the Go programming language with a deep understanding of concurrency patterns and performance optimization.
• Extensive experience with microservice architectures.
• Strong understanding and experience with REST and gRPC.
• Proficiency in working with websockets.
• Familiarity with NATS and JetStream and/or Kafka.
• Solid background in various database technologies (relational, object, time series).
• Solid understanding of best practices for secure systems.
• Experience in optimizing code for Docker and Kubernetes deployments.
• Strong adaptability to rapidly changing industry ecosystems and a proactive approach to seizing opportunities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Pragmatic understanding of agile methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.

Preferred

• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, fintech, igaming, and/or trading.
• Familiarity with the AWS ecosystem or at least with GCP or Azure.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and strong mathematical and analytical engineering skills (our games are built on math).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS and frameworks like NextJS or Remix.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in a rapidly growing industry.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Room for professional growth and development.
• Be a part of a global team shaping the future of online entertainment.

Monkey Tilt is more than just a job; it's a lifestyle.

If you're a passionate, driven, and results-oriented individual who's ready to join a winning team and help us redefine the future of online gaming, and you're not afraid to put in the work to get it done, we want to hear from you.