Junior Software Engineer (PHP).
Up to €30000
On-site job
Tech industry
Europe, Malta
Job ref38873
Post DateMay 14, 2026
Junior PHP Software Engineer
About the RoleAn international technology company operating in iGaming sector is looking for a Junior PHP Software Engineer to join its growing development team in Malta. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are passionate about backend development, eager to learn modern technologies, and interested in working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with overseas teams and external partners to help build and maintain scalable web-based platforms and services.
Technical Skills & Technologies
- 1 to 5 years of experience with PHP development
- Experience working with relational and non-relational databases such as:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Redis
- MongoDB
- Familiarity with Git-based version control systems
Nice to Have
Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally with GCP.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps concepts
Knowledge of microservices architecture
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services and platform features using PHP
- Create clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Participate in the design and development of scalable web applications and APIs
- Work closely with international teams to integrate systems and platform functionalities
- Support integrations with third-party providers and external APIs
- Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders on new features and improvements
- Troubleshoot technical issues and assist internal support teams when required
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and implementation notes
- Ensure assigned tasks are delivered within agreed timelines
- Continuously improve development practices by exploring new tools, technologies, and coding standards
Candidate Profile
- Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related IT field
- Good understanding of PHP programming principles and best practices
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Positive attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Interest in continuous learning and professional development
- Training & Development
- The company provides onboarding and technical training covering PHP development, database technologies, caching systems, and cloud deployment practices. Employees are encouraged to continuously expand their technical knowledge and grow within the organization.
Location & Working Model
Full-time office-based role in Ta' Xbiex, Malta.
Fully Onsite position.
Close collaboration with international teams across different regions
Language Requirement
Professional level of English is required
Additional Information
Junior candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Preference may be given to candidates who already hold local residency in Malta or EU citizenship.
We do not offer VISA sponsorship
This is a great opportunity for a junior or mid-level developer to grow within the company and build a successful career in the iGaming industry, which has become one of the most stable, high-demand, and valuable industries in recent years.
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About the Role
An international technology company operating in iGaming sector is looking for a Junior PHP Software Engineer to join its growing development team in Malta. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are passionate about backend development, eager to learn modern technologies, and interested in working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with overseas teams and external partners to help build and maintain scalable web-based platforms and services.
Technical Skills & Technologies
1 to 5 years of experience with PHP development
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases such as:
Microsoft SQL Server
Redis
MongoDB
Familiarity with Git-based version control systems
Nice to Have
Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally with GCP.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps concepts
Knowledge of microservices architecture
Main Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend services and platform features using PHP
Create clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Participate in the design and development of scalable web applications and APIs
Work closely with international teams to integrate systems and platform functionalities
Support integrations with third-party providers and external APIs
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders on new features and improvements
Troubleshoot technical issues and assist internal support teams when required
Produce and maintain technical documentation and implementation notes
Ensure assigned tasks are delivered within agreed timelines
Continuously improve development practices by exploring new tools, technologies, and coding standards
Candidate Profile
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related IT field
Good understanding of PHP programming principles and best practices
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Positive attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Interest in continuous learning and professional development
Training & Development
The company provides onboarding and technical training covering PHP development, database technologies, caching systems, and cloud deployment practices. Employees are encouraged to continuously expand their technical knowledge and grow within the organization.
Location & Working Model
Full-time office-based role in Ta' Xbiex, Malta.
Fully Onsite position.
Close collaboration with international teams across different regions
Language Requirement
Professional level of English is required
Additional Information
Junior candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Preference may be given to candidates who already hold local residency in Malta or EU citizenship.
We do not offer VISA sponsorship
This is a great opportunity for a junior or mid-level developer to grow within the company and build a successful career in the iGaming industry, which has become one of the most stable, high-demand, and valuable industries in recent years.
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My client from the iGaming industry, is looking for a highly experienced Senior backend engineer to help design and deliver critical platform services in a modern, distributed environment. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable systems that support complex transactional workflows and high-performance applications.
Required Experience & Skills
8+ years of experience with Java and Spring-based frameworks in production systems.
Extensive backend development experience, particularly in environments where accuracy and system reliability are critical.
Deep understanding of multithreading, transaction management, and JVM internals.
Experience working with messaging or streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Solid database expertise, including transaction handling, indexing, and performance tuning.
Proven experience designing and working with distributed systems.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Knowledge of caching mechanisms and tools (e.g., Redis).
Strong awareness of security best practices, including authentication, data validation, and encryption.
Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions.
Practical exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and a willingness to experiment with them.
Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and manage asynchronous processes with a strong focus on reliability, including guarantees around idempotency, traceability, and consistency.
Design and deliver performant RESTful APIs with well-defined contracts and proper versioning strategies.
Implement and manage distributed transaction mechanisms (e.g., saga patterns), ensuring proper handling of failure scenarios and eventual consistency.
Oversee database schema changes with approaches that avoid downtime and ensure backward compatibility.
Integrate secure authentication and authorization solutions using modern identity management tools.
Develop and maintain automated testing suites, including integration, contract, and end-to-end tests.
Ensure observability by incorporating logging, monitoring, and distributed tracing from early stages of development.
Contribute to internal tools and administrative interfaces, as well as reusable UI components built on top of platform APIs.
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Collaboration
Work closely with engineering leadership to shape system architecture and technical strategy.
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Engage with compliance and regulatory stakeholders to ensure adherence to industry requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on topics such as security, scalability, and performance optimization.
Nice to Have
Background in regulated industries such as financial services, payments, or online gaming.
Experience with identity and access management customization or federation.
Frontend development experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular), especially for internal tools.
Familiarity with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Experience with real-time data processing technologies.
Knowledge of schema management and evolution techniques (e.g., Avro, Protobuf).
Comfortable working in small, autonomous teams with high ownership and responsibility.
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USD 5000 - TBC
Posición: Revenue Analyst Manager – iGaming
Ubicación: Remoto en Sudamérica
Salario: USD 2500 a USD 5000 (dependiendo la experiencia)
Tipo de contrato: B2B – Full-time
EXCLUYENTE!!!
Industria: iGaming / Gambling (los perfiles que no tengan experiencia en esta industria no serán considerados)
Idiomas: Español (Nativo)
Sobre la empresa
Somos una compañía en plena expansión dentro de la industria de iGaming/Gambling. Con una estructura ágil y un equipo de aproximadamente 100 personas, ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, colaborativo y con amplias oportunidades de crecimiento profesional.
Requisitos:
Buscamos un/a Revenue Analyst Manager especializado/a en iGaming que pueda analizar de forma integral el negocio y transformar datos en decisiones estratégicas.
Esta persona será responsable de entender el comportamiento del jugador, detectar oportunidades de crecimiento y ejecutar acciones que impacten directamente en el revenue.
Buscamos a alguien que vea los números y los analice, que entienda el comportamiento del jugador, que proponga accionespara que impacte directamente sobre el revenue.
Responsabilidades principales
Análisis diario de métricas clave:
GGR / NGR
ARPU / ARPPU
LTV
Depósitos y retiros
DAU / MAU
Churn y retención
Identificación de oportunidades de crecimiento:
Segmentación de jugadores
Detección de patrones de comportamiento
Análisis de cohortes
Optimización de revenue:
Definición de estrategias de bonos junto con CRM
Mejora de reactivación y redepósitos
Análisis de rentabilidad por segmento
Seguimiento de performance:
Efectividad de campañas de CRM (ej. WhatsApp, social media)
ROI de promociones
Evolución del valor del jugador
Generación de reportes ejecutivos con insights accionables
Perfil buscado
4+ años de experiencia en posiciones similares
Experiencia previa en iGaming (preferentemente en casino online)
Fuerte capacidad analítica con visión de negocio
Experiencia trabajando con métricas de revenue y comportamiento de jugadores
Capacidad de transformar datos en decisiones estratégicas
Perfil proactivo, orientado a impacto
Herramientas & skills
SQL (excluyente)
Herramientas de BI: (Power BI / Tableau / Looker)
Excel avanzado (excluyente)
Valorable: experiencia con CRM, automatización o gamificación
Indicadores de éxito
Mejora en ARPU
Incremento del LTV
Aumento de redepósitos
Optimización de campañas de reactivación
Crecimiento sostenido del GGR
Lo que ofrecemos
Contrato estable vía B2B.
2 semanas de vacaciones pagas al año.
Modalidad de trabajo 100% remoto desde LATAM
Integración en una empresa en constante crecimiento, con gran proyección de desarrollo profesional.
Un entorno multicultural, innovador y dinámico dentro de la industria de iGaming.
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