Mid/Senior Web Developer

Location:         
Malta - Fully remote - Employment / B2B Contract
EU - Fully Remote - B2B Contract Remote
 
Our client, one of the fastest-growing iGaming affiliate and review platforms, is looking for a Mid/Senior Web Developer to join its lean technical team and help shape the future of its digital platform.
Following the launch of a new modern platform, this is an exciting opportunity for a developer who wants real ownership, the ability to influence technical decisions, and the chance to work on a high-traffic product where performance, SEO, and user experience are critical.
 
The Role
As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving the platform's frontend and backend systems, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, scalability, and clean architecture.
 
You will work closely with the Lead Developer and collaborate with SEO, content, and product teams to deliver a fast, technically excellent platform that supports organic growth and user conversion.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the platform and supporting systems
• Improve frontend performance, including load times, code efficiency, and page optimisation
• Implement technical SEO best practices to improve search visibility
• Work with headless CMS platforms including WordPress and Strapi
• Develop and maintain backend functionality and integrations
• Work with relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and SQLite
• Contribute to architecture decisions, technical planning, and platform improvements
• Write and maintain automated tests as part of the development process
• Produce clear technical documentation and maintain development standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality product improvements

 
Requirements

• 3-6+ years of experience in full-stack web development
• Strong JavaScript and Node.js development experience
• Experience working with GraphQL and API integrations
• Good understanding of relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, or SQLite
• Working knowledge of WordPress and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Strong understanding of frontend performance optimisation and technical SEO principles
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests
• Ability to understand and contribute to system architecture and technical decisions
• Self-motivated and organised approach with the ability to work independently
• Excellent English communication skills

 
Nice to Have

• PHP development experience
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and CloudFront
• Experience using AI development tools and understanding their practical applications
• Good UI/UX awareness
• Previous experience within affiliate businesses or iGaming
• Understanding of SEO-driven digital products

 
What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fully remote or hybrid working options
• Offices available in Malta and Tallinn
• Opportunity to take ownership of a growing iGaming technology platform
• Fast-moving, flexible environment with minimal bureaucracy
• Direct collaboration with experienced technical professionals
• Opportunity to influence architecture, development practices, and product direction