
WA.Technology · Bucharest - Romania
WHO ARE WE? WA.Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a stat...
WA.Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging
markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or
expand into emerging markets quickly and easily.
WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring over 75+ game providers, 15.000+ games, and multi-currency
support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy
business precisely how they envision it. We have offices across Europe and Latin America, supporting our clients with
on-the-ground presence and regional expertise.
We currently have teams based in Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK) and Bucharest (RO). Our hybrid work model encourages
regular in-person collaboration while also allowing flexibility to work remotely.
We are looking for a mid-level Software Engineer (Java) to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of integrations
connecting our platform with external systems.
The primary focus of this role is to ensure that all integrations are performance, stable, and fully aligned with our internal
standards. You will design and implement reliable backend components that support seamless data flow, system interoperability, and
long-term scalability. This position plays a key role in strengthening the technical foundation of our platform by delivering
high-quality, compliant, and resilient integration solutions.
technical specifications.
appropriate.
"We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant,
accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal
opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups.
Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all
applicants."
WHO ARE WE? WA.Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily. WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring over 75+ game providers, 15.000+ games, and multi-currency support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy business precisely how they envision it. We have offices across Europe and Latin America, supporting our clients with on-the-ground presence and regional expertise. WHERE AND HOW WE WORK? We currently have teams based in Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK) and Bucharest (RO). Our hybrid work model encourages regular in-person collaboration while also allowing flexibility to work remotely. LONG STORY SHORT, YOU WILL Play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through a balanced approach of test automation and manual testing. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work closely with developers and product owners to deliver high-quality products. You will also collaborate with other QA members to define and improve our testing and delivery processes. In this role, you will work closely with our Payments Engineering Team to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of payment-related systems and services. ALL THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE WILL TRUST YOU WITH: * Own testing activities, proactively identifying gaps and driving solutions. * Work effectively in projects with limited documentation. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage. * Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases. * Develop and enhance automation frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines. * Perform functional, regression, exploratory, usability, API, and cross-browser testing. * Analyze test results, track defects, verify fixes, and contribute to QA process improvements. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and champion QA best practices. * Lead root cause analysis and collaborate with developers to resolve issues. * Drive automation adoption through team upskilling, framework standardization, and process improvements. * Continuously explore new tools, AI-assisted development practices, and testing techniques. YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE : * 5+ years of QA experience, including 4+ years in test automation. * Hands-on experience in Quality Assurance within payments-related products, including transaction processing, integrations with payment providers, and payment workflows. * Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Playwright and Cucumber. * Experience testing REST APIs and working with relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB). * Strong programming skills in JavaScript or a similar language. * Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, Git/GitLab, CI/CD, Jira, and Xray. * Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6) is a plus. * Experience with or interest in using AI development assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex ect. * Excellent analytical, communication, and English language skills. * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. * Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-learning mindset. * iGaming industry experience is an advantage. WHY WORK WITH US? * Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup * Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders. * A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust. * Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues. * Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment. "We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."
WHO ARE WE? WA.Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily. WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring over 75+ game providers, 15.000+ games, and multi-currency support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy business precisely how they envision it. We have offices across Europe and Latin America, supporting our clients with on-the-ground presence and regional expertise. WHERE AND HOW WE WORK? We currently have teams based in Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK) and Bucharest (RO). Our hybrid work model encourages regular in-person collaboration while also allowing flexibility to work remotely. LONG STORY SHORT, YOU WILL Play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through a balanced approach of manual testing (50%) and test automation (50%). With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work closely with developers and manual QA team members to design, implement, and improve our testing processes. ALL THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE WILL TRUST YOU WITH: * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage. * Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to design and execute both manual and automated test cases. * Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and scripts. * Execute and analyze automated test suites, identifying defects and suggesting process improvements. * Perform manual testing for complex scenarios or where automation is not feasible. * Document and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports. * Advocate for testing best practices and contribute to the improvement of QA processes. * Assist in root cause analysis and collaborate with developers to debug and resolve issues. * Support the transition from manual to automated testing by mentoring team members and promoting automation adoption. YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE : * 4+ years in QA, including 2+ years in test automation * Experience with automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cucumber) * Familiar with MySQL/MariaDB and REST API testing * Proficient in JavaScript or similar * Solid understanding of SDLC and agile * Hands-on with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines * Experience using Jira, Xray, or similar tools * Performance testing knowledge (JMeter, K6) is a plus * Experience with or interest in using AI development assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex ect. * Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills * iGaming industry experience is a plus WHY WORK WITH US? * Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup * Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders. * A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust. * Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues. * Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment. "We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."
WHO ARE WE? WA.Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily. WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring over 75+ game providers, 15.000+ games, and multi-currency support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy business precisely how they envision it. We have offices across Europe and Latin America, supporting our clients with on-the-ground presence and regional expertise. WHERE AND HOW WE WORK? We currently have teams based in Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK) and Bucharest (RO). Our hybrid work model encourages regular in-person collaboration while also allowing flexibility to work remotely. LONG STORY SHORT, YOU WILL you will play a key role in designing, building, and continuously improving the backend systems that power our platform, with a particular focus on our CMS. You'll develop scalable, high-performance solutions, contribute to technical decision-making, and help ensure the reliability, stability, and maintainability of our products. Working closely with engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders, you'll help drive technical excellence, optimise system performance, and deliver robust backend services that support both operational needs and business growth. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment while solving complex technical challenges at scale. ALL THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE WILL TRUST YOU WITH: * Collaborate with product owners, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions, specifications, and system designs. * Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and maintainable backend applications and services with a focus on long-term reliability and extensibility. * Establish and promote coding standards, best practices, and clean, well-documented code across the team. * Evaluate and drive the adoption of backend architectures, frameworks, and technologies that support platform growth and stability. * Develop and maintain APIs, services, and integrations, ensuring reliable communication between internal and external systems. * Drive code quality through testing, debugging, performance optimization, and code reviews. * Lead technical discussions and contribute to knowledge sharing to continuously raise engineering standards. * Support and improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production support practices. * Identify and implement improvements that enhance system performance, maintainability, and developer productivity. * Stay current with modern backend technologies and champion relevant innovations, including AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex. YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE : * Experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS) — from greenfield builds and content architecture design through to platform migrations and re-platforming onto modern, scalable solutions. * 7+ years of experience as a Node.js developer, with a strong understanding of OOP principles and demonstrated experience owning complex backend systems end-to-end. * Expert in Node.js and modern backend development practices, including system design considerations for high-availability and high-throughput environments. * Hands-on experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks. * Experience designing and delivering REST APIs, microservices architectures, and integrations with frontend or backoffice interfaces. * Experience using AI development assistants (such as Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, etc.) in software delivery workflows. * Strong practical experience with databases such as SQL, MongoDB, or Redis. * Solid understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). * Advanced understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and API performance patterns. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex, cross-system issues. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Comfortable taking ownership and driving outcomes in a collaborative environment. Nice to have: * Experience in the iGaming industry * Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure) * Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience with PHP (Symfony) WHY WORK WITH US? * Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup * Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders. * A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust. * Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues. * Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment. "We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."