Backend Developer

We are looking for a strong engineer to help us build a globally scalable betting platform:

• Modern greenfield project
• Best-in‑class technologies (see skills below)
• Distributed, event driven architecture
• Targeting high platform throughput and scalability
• Adhering to engineering principles

What You Will Do

• Backend Focused role that follows a flow based development approach where you will be responsible for developing entire flows from services to APIs to UIs
• Work in a cross‑functional, product‑focused Agile environment
• Work with other developers to engineer solutions for challenging problems
• Contribute to code reviews and engineering excellence
• Create highly performant UI components and APIs adhering to given specifications

Essential skills

• High proficiency in Node JS development using TypeScript (recent versions)
• Strong JavaScript fundamentals (ES6+)
• Strong engineering principles (error handling, test pyramid, deployment, IoC)
• Deep understanding of nodeJS performance concerns, debugging, and instrumentation approaches
• Excellent communication, teamwork and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of event driven architecture and related tooling (Kafka, etc.)

Preferred skills

• PostgreSQL/Couchbase
• CI/CD pipeline experience (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins)

About us

FDJ United is one of the worlds leading wagering operators, encompassing 11 diverse brands across various international locations. Due to a track record of successfully delivering major work, Kindred's 150 staff and growing Australian organisation are undertaking a large greenfield project to be delivered and scaled across multiple markets in 2024 and beyond. The development team is backed by outstanding management, architecture, product, and delivery teams.

In addition, several great full‑stack development teams run in parallel and offer help readily. We put great effort in building a workplace of trust and collaboration, and we hope you do too. Successful applicants will join our Sydney team in Barangaroo, where benefits include:

• Flexible working - We understand everyones needs are different so we allow staff to work remotely up to 3 days per week, but would love to collaborate with you in person twice a week.
• Stellar office culture - Days in the office are about collaboration. Thats why we have an onsite Barista and Sports Bar, as well as frequent lunches and social events (go karting, laser tag, sporting events, you name it!). We also boast a classic gaming arcade and Nintendo Switch for when you need to let off some steam.
• Pragmatic approach - Our code is just as important as delivering a product. We have a 50% allocation towards technically driven priorities to make sure we do things right and don't build up technical debt.
• Competitive renumeration - Beyond your generous salary, you will have access to many internal benefits such as our $500 wellness program and reasonable training/education budget.

NEXT STEPS:

To apply for this role, you must be located in NSW Australia with permanent residency, or citizenship.

This is a permanent full-time role with a hybrid workplace policy.