Backend Developer (Python/Django)

Remote – Full-time – Europe-based (±3 hours CET)

• Do you love writing clean, scalable code in Django?
• Want to join a remote team building tools used by thousands of poker players worldwide?
• Do you like the startup-like vibe and an environment that values autonomy and ownership?

Whether you're already a poker fan or just love building smart backend systems, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

GTO Wizard is the leading poker training tool, trusted by top players and industry brands worldwide. Recognized as the #1 educational resource in poker, we’re revolutionizing poker education and providing thousands of players with the tools to elevate their game. Our global team thrives on a culture of autonomy, responsibility, and excellence, empowering talented professionals to grow and succeed as part of a fast-growing company. If you're passionate about poker, eager to shape the future of the game, and ready to move up in stakes by joining a company that values passion, growth, and innovation, join us in redefining how poker is studied and played.

In This Role You Will:

• Design and scale backend features in Django
• Work on our custom poker engine – we’ll teach you the poker side if you're new😎
• Write clean, well-tested code (unit/integration tests)
• Implement and maintain API endpoints consumed by the our React app
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

We'Re Looking For Someone Who Has:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with Python
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Django
• Experience building REST APIs
• Good understanding of databases and performance optimization
• Based in Europe (or nearby time zones – ±3h CET)
• Experience working on real-time applications (e.g. WebSockets)
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or AWS
• Contributions to open-source projects
• PS: These are bonuses, not must-haves. If you don’t tick them, please apply anyway🙃.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of Django
• Experience building REST APIs
• Good understanding of databases and performance optimization
• Based in Europe (or nearby time zones – ±3h CET)
• Experience working on real-time applications (e.g. WebSockets)
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or AWS
• Contributions to open-source projects
• PS: These are bonuses, not must-haves. If you don’t tick them, please apply anyway🙃.

🌟 Nice To Have

Why You’Ll Love Being Part Of The Gto Wizard Team:

• Impactful Work: Be part of a company that's transforming how poker is studied and played worldwide.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a modern tech stack and a team that follows best practices
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team where your ideas are valued, and where you have the opportunity to build complex, interactive features from the ground up
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the benefits of remote work while collaborating with a global team.
• Passionate Community: Engage with a vibrant community of poker enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate about the game.