PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EQUITY-ONLY ROLE. THERE IS NO SALARY AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION; HOWEVER WE WILL CONSIDER A STIPEND FOR CURRENT TOP UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
About Us
WinTogether is a pre-seed Lottery tech startup on a mission to revolutionise syndicate lottery in the UK. We're targeting a $12B global market and redefining how people play together — securely, socially, and smartly.
We’re a small, driven team backed by founders with experience at Facebook, Google, and McKinsey — now looking to build something bold from the ground up.
Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for an exceptional highly Experienced Full-Stack or Backend Developer to help build our MVP from scratch. This is a rare opportunity to join as part of the founding tech team in a high-ownership, equity-only role.
You are:
* A top computer science graduate with strong fundamentals,; and
* A senior developer with at least 7 years of industry experience
What matters most is your ability to think critically, solve problems, write clean code, and communicate well — not years of experience.
What You'll Do
* Build Core Systems: Develop essential features like group play, ticketing, payments, and AI-powered number recommendations
* System Design: Help shape a scalable architecture that can handle real-time updates and high transaction volumes
* Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code with proper testing (unit tests, QA workflows)
* API Development: Build and consume REST APIs for secure and efficient data flow
* Database Design: Contribute to efficient PostgreSQL schema design and performance tuning
* (Optional - Full-Stack): Build and test interfaces using React / Next.js
Our Stack
* Backend: Node.js / Python (preferred)
* Database: PostgreSQL
* Frontend (if applicable): React / Next.js
* Infra: AWS / GCP, GitHub Actions
* Other: REST APIs, real-time updates, authentication, AI integrations
Must-Haves
* Minimum of 7 years experience in complex software development
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Solid knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design basics
* Clear, structured communication skills
* Demonstrated coding ability (GitHub portfolio, hackathon wins, university projects, etc.)
* Willingness to learn and contribute across the stack
* Understanding of QA workflows, writing unit tests, and debugging
Nice-to-Have
* Prior experience in lottery, fintech, or ticketing systems
* Familiarity with payment gateways, fraud prevention, or compliance
* Experience deploying to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)
Why Join Us?
* Build something meaningful with ex-Facebook, Google, and McKinsey founders
* Shape the product and tech stack from the very beginning
* Work remotely with autonomy and ownership
* Equity stake in a high-upside venture
How to Apply
Send us your CV and a short note about any projects you’ve built, led, or contributed to — especially if they show strong thinking and real-world problem solving. GitHub or portfolio links are a big plus!