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Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer

Robert Walters • Toronto, ON, CA
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Backend Developer role at Robert Walters . A Toronto-based team is seeking an experienced developer to help build a sophisticated sports betting platform offering odds comparison, bet tracking, and market analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design sophisticated backend features utilizing Go and Django frameworks while ensuring seamless integration with frontend components.
  • Develop and deploy robust backend systems that underpin web and mobile applications, with a particular focus on reliability and scalability.
  • Establish and manage external APIs to facilitate real-time data exchange between the platform and its partners.
  • Optimize database queries and endpoint performance to deliver rapid responses for users seeking market insights.
  • Create analytic features that transform backend data into actionable intelligence for both users and internal teams.
  • Scope, architect, and implement full‑stack projects from initial conception through deployment across multiple platforms including React, Next.js, and Expo.
  • Develop high-performance APIs capable of processing substantial volumes of market data to surface valuable betting opportunities expeditiously.
  • Scale the data engine by designing efficient Postgres schemas and maintaining high-performance odds ingestion pipelines.
  • Integrate new sportsbook partners by configuring external APIs so users consistently have access to the latest lines and promotions.
  • Construct analytics dashboards that empower bettors with meaningful insights while supporting continuous product enhancement.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience (3‑5+ years) constructing production-grade systems using Go or Python; familiarity with Django is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in developing modern user interfaces with React (web) or React Native (mobile), facilitating seamless cross‑platform experiences.
  • Expertise in SQL performance optimization and RESTful API design to ensure superior system responsiveness under demanding conditions.
  • A genuine interest in sports or curiosity about betting, coupled with the ability to translate complex numerical data into practical decisions for users.
  • Comfort operating within early‑stage environments where collaboration, shared responsibility, and prompt feature delivery are prioritized over rigid processes.
  • Experience integrating external APIs from sportsbooks or promotional partners is considered advantageous.
  • Ability to design efficient database schemas using Postgres whilst upholding high standards for data integrity and speed.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, containerization tools like Docker, version control via Github Actions, Redis caching strategies, or analogous technologies is beneficial.
  • Additional merit awarded for prior experience in Go development, domain expertise related to odds / pricing models, or previous exposure to startup environments requiring adaptability.
  • What Sets This Company Apart

  • This organization distinguishes itself as a vanguard in sports betting technology by cultivating an inclusive workplace ethos centered on collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and supportive leadership.
  • What's Next

    If interested in this position, please contact Jamie King at Jamie.King@robertwalters.com .

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