Backend Developer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking backend developers to work in a dynamic environment, building RESTful APIs and scalable solutions for digital entertainment in Brazil, with a focus on performance and reliability. Key Highlights: 1. Dynamic and results-oriented environment 2. Ownership, autonomy, and accelerated learning 3. Building something significant within a continuously evolving company **About Us** We are constantly evolving—strengthening our infrastructure, expanding our capabilities, and advancing to the next level of digital entertainment in Brazil. As pioneers, we pursue ambition, technology, and scalability. We operate in real time, with millions of decisions occurring every second, and we seek people who want to grow alongside this journey. Here, you’ll find a dynamic and results-oriented environment where ownership, autonomy, and accelerated learning are part of daily life. We value those who leverage technology effectively, embrace challenges, and aim to build something significant. If you want to join a continuously evolving company that is raising the bar and opening new opportunities, Apostou may be your next step. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop RESTful APIs and backend services for iGaming platform features—including betting, payments, and account management—with emphasis on performance and reliability. * Design and implement scalable solutions using microservices patterns, message queues, and event-driven architectures. * Write high-quality code—clean, testable, and well-documented—adhering to standards established by the Tech Lead. * Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration) to ensure reliability and enable safe refactoring. * Actively participate in the code review process, providing constructive technical feedback. * Optimize performance of critical services—API latency, transaction throughput, cache utilization. * Collaborate with PMs and QA teams to define technical requirements and acceptance criteria. * Participate in on\-call rotations and production incident response, diagnosing issues promptly. * Integrate AI tools into the development workflow—such as GitHub Copilot and test generation—to boost productivity. * Ensure development security—input validation, authentication, authorization—following DevSecOps guidelines. * Document APIs, technical decisions, and architectural solutions for knowledge transfer. * Proactively contribute to the team’s technical improvement—proposing architectural enhancements and identifying technical debt. Requirements: **What We Expect From You** * Backend programming languages (Go, Java, Python, or Node.js) and REST APIs * Microservices, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB) * Message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), Docker, and Git * Automated testing and advanced SQL * Minimum 3 years of backend development experience with highly available APIs * Fluent English (technical documentation and code reviews) **Advantages That Will Strengthen Your Application:** * Experience in fintech, iGaming, or high-volume platforms * Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP Developer Associate) * Application security certifications Benefits * iFood Benefits * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Commuting Support * Birthday Day Off * *Benefits applicable to CLT contracts only* *If you seek challenges, continuous learning, and want to stand out by what you deliver, grow with us.* ***We’re excited to meet you!***