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Xpoint · 11 hours ago

Sr Backend Engineer (Java)

Xpoint is a trailblazer in the online sports betting and gaming industry, providing geolocation solutions to ensure regulatory compliance. They are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, build, and scale cloud-native applications for their geolocation platform, directly impacting platform reliability and performance.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement highly scalable, low-latency Java applications using modern design patterns and best practices
Build and evolve cloud-native microservices running on Apache Tomcat within containerized environments
Contribute to service reliability, performance, and scalability across distributed systems
Design and optimize APIs, background processing, and asynchronous workflows to support high-volume traffic
Leverage AWS-native technologies such as ECS/EKS, EC2, ALB, RDS/DynamoDB, S3, SQS/SNS, and CloudWatch
Implement containerization strategies using Docker and infrastructure-as-code approaches
Collaborate closely with Architects, Product Managers, and DevOps/SRE teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and observability
Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making
Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and availability requirements, particularly in regulated environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across application, infrastructure, and network layers
Ensure designs and implementations follow best practices and principles such as SOLID, DRY, and established design patterns
Incorporate instrumentation, logging, and monitoring into services to support production observability

Qualification

JavaSpring/Spring BootAWS cloud platformsApache TomcatRESTful API designDockerMicroservices architectureDynamoDBAccountabilitySound judgmentProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOwnership

Required

8+ years of professional experience in Java/JEE development
Strong expertise in Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and RESTful API design
Hands-on experience with Apache Tomcat, Docker, and containerized deployments
Strong experience with AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native application design
Experience working with DynamoDB, Kinesis, Firehose, and microservices-based architectures
Solid understanding of distributed systems, performance optimization, and scalability patterns
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think both analytically and creatively
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
A strong sense of ownership and accountability for production systems and deliverables
Sound judgment and the ability to make well-reasoned technical decisions

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with performance tuning, security best practices, and automated testing strategies
Prior experience in iGaming, sports betting, or other regulated industries
Startup experience, with the ability to adapt quickly and deliver under time pressure

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Company

Xpoint

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Xpoint provides an essential geo compliance solution to the sports betting and iGaming industries globally.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Bettor CapitalAcies Investments
2025-12-19Series Unknown
2022-09-28Seed

Leadership Team

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Simon Volman
Head of Research And Development
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