Backend Software Engineer – Python

About The Company Trivelta is a leading technology provider in the online sports betting and casino industry. We specialize in developing innovative, fully customized, and legally compliant iGaming platforms that empower operators to launch their own branded offerings. Our proprietary sports-book and casino engine facilitate a seamless integration of social interactions, predictive gameplay, and entertainment features, creating engaging experiences for users worldwide. With a focus on driving engagement, retention, and revenue, Trivelta leverages cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in the dynamic gaming landscape. Our commitment to excellence, security, and compliance ensures that our partners can operate confidently within regulatory frameworks while delivering top-tier entertainment to their customers.

About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Backend Software Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our platform. As a technical leader, you will drive innovation and ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of our systems. Your expertise will help optimize system performance and facilitate seamless integrations with various front-end applications, third-party services, and data sources. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, security, compliance, and data analytics to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Your leadership will be crucial in mentoring engineering teams, guiding architectural decisions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, developing, and scaling high-performance backend systems
• Expert hands-on experience with Python for backend development, automation, and data processing
• Strong experience in API development, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure automation
• Deep understanding of system performance tuning, security protocols, and regulatory compliance, including AML, KYC, and data privacy
• Experience with data pipeline design, analytics integration, and geolocation-based access controls
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring engineers and contributing to strategic architectural decisions
• Excellent collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams across product, finance, compliance, and support
• Hands-on experience with incident management, monitoring systems, and root cause analysis

Responsibilities

• Architect & Develop Backend Systems: Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions, ensuring robust APIs for mobile, web, and third-party integrations.
• Ensure Performance, Security & Compliance: Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability. Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with AML, KYC, data privacy, and state-by-state sweepstakes regulations.
• Manage Data Infrastructure: Build and maintain data pipelines to support analytics, fraud detection, geolocation controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead & Mentor: Provide technical leadership, guide engineers in best practices, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Drive Technical Strategy: Lead architectural discussions, evaluate emerging technologies in gaming, fintech, and AI fraud detection, and align solutions with long-term company goals.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product, finance, compliance, and support teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure Operational Resilience: Lead incident response for outages or security events, implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems, and conduct root cause analysis for long-term fixes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Health insurance coverage
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Participation in cutting-edge gaming technology projects

Equal Opportunity

Trivelta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any such factors.