Senior Backend Software Engineer

SpinQuest; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching 4%

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SpinQuest is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in the United States on a remote basis.

We are building a high-growth platform blending social gaming with currency mechanics to create real-time experiences across games. We’re creating next-gen sweepstakes gaming that is fast, fun, and scalable.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js (NestJS/Express a plus).
• Proven ability to design scalable, reliable systems.
• Experience with transactions, integrations, and system architecture.
• Solid database skills (especially PostgreSQL).
• Security-first mindset with attention to data integrity and traceability.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale backend systems powering gameplay, payments, and user experiences.
• Build reliable APIs and integrations (including third-party systems).
• Architect secure, audit-friendly systems for transaction processing.
• Optimize performance for real-time, high-traffic environments.
• Drive infrastructure and database design (Postgres, cloud, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend to ship end-to-end features.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

NestJS/Express

Scalable systems

PostgreSQL

Security mindset

Autonomy

Job description

Spinquest is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in the United States on a remote basis.

We are building a high-growth platform that blends social gaming with innovative currency mechanics creating seamless, real-time experiences across games. We’re creating next-gen sweepstakes gaming experiences that are fast, fun, and highly scalable.

What You’ll Own

• Design and scale backend systems powering gameplay, payments, and user experiences
• Build reliable APIs and integrations (including third-party systems)
• Architect secure, audit-friendly systems for transaction processing
• Optimize performance for real-time, high-traffic environments
• Drive infrastructure and database design (Postgres, cloud, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend to ship end-to-end features

What You Bring

• Strong experience with TypeScript + Node.js (NestJS/Express a plus)
• Proven ability to design scalable, reliable systems
• Experience with transactions, integrations, and system architecture
• Solid database skills (especially PostgreSQL)
• Security-first mindset with attention to data integrity and traceability
• Comfortable working autonomously in a startup environment

Bonus

• Background in Gaming/iGaming, fintech, WebSockets, or real-time systems

$160,000 - $190,000 a year

Annual performance bonus: 10% –15%

Benefits & Total Rewards

We believe great talent deserves great benefits. SpinQuest offers comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents. SpinQuest covers 100% of employee health insurance premiums, offers a 4% 401(k) match. It’s a strong total rewards package designed to support you both today and as you grow with the company.

About SpinQuest

SpinQuest is a social casino platform built on a simple principle: made by players, for players. Founded in 2025, we've grown into one of the most recognized names in the social gaming space through deep partnerships with leading content creators, original in-house games, and a community-first approach to everything we build.

Our brand extends well beyond the platform. We produce original content including documentary series and our own game show, develop collaborative game titles with creator partners, and host large-scale live events that bring our community together in person. Community investment is core to how we operate — including charitable activations that have returned more than $500,000 to local communities through toy drives, food drives, and community events.

Players can enjoy casino-style games such as slots, blackjack, roulette, and craps purely for entertainment. Gameplay uses virtual coins that have no cash value, with free coins available daily and through ongoing promotions. Optional coin packages are available, but they are never required to enjoy the games. For more information, visit SpinQuest.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.