Software Engineer Vila Real

Software Engineer
Vila Real
Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal

Senior. NET Backend Developer – Sportsbook Platform (Remote, Europe)

Full-time | Remote (Europe) | 100% B2B Contract | Salary DOE

We’re looking for a Senior. NET Backend Developer to join a
- impact engineering team building one of the most demanding
- time sportsbook platforms on the market. If you’re passionate about distributed systems , performance-driven backend engineering , and have experience working in sports betting or complex,
- based systems , this is the right opportunity.

About the Role

You’ll be part of a
- first team developing the core features that power a modern sportsbook, including trading engines, odds services, and
- availability APIs. This role is
- on and
- focused — no frontend work involved — with a strong emphasis on scale,
- time processing, and clean architecture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build
  - performance services using . NET Core 8/9
• Develop and maintain scalable RESTful and g
  RPC APIs
• Work with Microsoft Orleans for distributed application development
• Integrate Apache Pulsar for
  - time message streaming
• Design performant data solutions using SQL Server and Postgre
  SQL
• Optimize systems for low latency , fault tolerance , and high concurrency
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with developers, Dev
  Ops, and product managers
• Review code, ensure testing coverage, and contribute to improving development practices
• Triage and resolve production issues in a
  - paced environment

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience working with . NET (C#) in backend environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems , messaging, and microservices
• Experience with Microsoft Orleans or similar
  - based frameworks
• Familiarity with Apache Pulsar , Rabbit
  MQ , or Kafka
• Proven experience with SQL databases , ORMs , and performance tuning
• Solid grasp of CI/CD , containerization (Docker/Kubernetes ), and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS )
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a remote setup

Bonus Points For

• Direct experience in sportsbook , betting , or trading system development — strongly preferred
• Understanding of betting mechanics, odds calculations, and market types
• Familiarity with compliance and uptime standards for gaming environments
• Certifications (Microsoft, AWS, etc. ) or contributions to
  - source projects

What We Offer

• Long-term engagement with a rapidly growing tech organization
• Fully remote setup within European time zones (flexible hours around CET)
• Competitive salary package depending on experience and location
• B2B Contract | Equipment budget | Health insurance (where applicable)
• Learning & development budget, professional certifications
• Fast-paced, collaborative team culture with clear ownership and autonomy