Senior Backend Engineer
betrCanada
Posted March 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Betr, founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, is developing the world's first real money gaming super app. The company launched Betr Picks in September 2023, which quickly gained several hundred thousand paying users. Betr aims to differentiate itself through a simplified user interface catering to casual sports fans and plans to expand into multiple nationwide gaming verticals by 2025. Additionally, its media division, Betr Media, supports user acquisition and retention efforts.
Job Description
Betr is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join its Integration Team, working with cutting-edge sports betting technology and solving complex distributed systems challenges at scale. The role is fully remote, based in Canada, and requires 5+ years of backend engineering experience with production systems.
Requirements
- 5+ years backend engineering experience with production systems
- Strong proficiency in Kotlin or Java (we use Kotlin primarily)
- Deep understanding of Kafka (topics, consumers, producers, streaming)
- Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architecture
- SQL and database optimization skills (Mysql, PostgreSQL)
- Ability to debug complex issues across multiple services
- Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
- Flexible work arrangements
