Senior Backend Software Engineer

SpinQuest; EE. UU.; A distancia; USD 130.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SpinQuest is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our remote US team. You will design and scale backend systems powering gameplay, payments, and user experiences, building reliable APIs and secure transaction processing.

You should have strong TypeScript + Node.js experience, PostgreSQL expertise, and a security-first mindset to work autonomously in a startup environment. Bonus for gaming/fintech or real-time systems experience.

Formación

• Strong experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Proven ability to design scalable, reliable backend systems.
• Experience with transactions, integrations, and system architecture.
• Solid PostgreSQL database skills.
• Security-focused with data integrity and traceability.
• Able to work autonomously in a startup environment.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

TypeScript

Node.js

Scalable system design

Transactions & integrations

PostgreSQL

Security-first mindset

Autonomous startup work

Herramientas

NestJS/Express

PostgreSQL (DB)

Descripción del empleo

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 inGaming/iGaming, fintech, WebSockets, or real-time systems

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.