Job Description

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About the role

We are looking for a

Mid-Senior Full Stack Engineer

to join a small, fast-moving development team working on a new sports gaming product. This is an ongoing, long-term role with a strong focus on backend development, supporting the launch of the first football-based product and its evolution into additional sports.

You will work closely with a small group of engineers and a dedicated design house, contributing directly to meeting a critical launch deadline and shaping the technical foundation of the platform. The role requires speed, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Build and develop backend services primarily using Java and Spring Boot Support the delivery of the first product release (Pitch Point) ahead of the planned launch date Work closely with another engineer to deliver features quickly and accurately Contribute to infrastructure and DevOps-related tasks to support deployment and reliability Maintain, iterate, and improve the football version of the game post-launch Support the development of future games for other sports Collaborate with a design house on UX/UI and product requirements Balance delivery speed with code quality in a fast-paced development environment

Requirements

3+ years of experience with Java in backend development (core requirement) 3+ years of experience with Spring Boot building production-ready services 2+ years of experience with infrastructure / DevOps, supporting deployments and environments Experience working primarily on backend systems, with a small front-end contribution Ability to work effectively in a small team and deliver against tight deadlines Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment with evolving priorities

Nice to have

Experience with React (front-end exposure only; not a core requirement) Experience designing for performance and scalability Strong backend and infrastructure experience that can offset limited front-end exposure

Benefits

Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) u007C 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter) No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

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Be a Smart Worker -- valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

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