Principal Backend Engineer (Platform Tribe)
Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognised worldwide. We provide our customers with a high-end micro-service-based platform as a service that aims to process billions of financial transactions per day. We provide a cross-regional setup and are chasing latency reduction down to zero. We highly invest in delivering the best game experience and smooth connection regardless of the internet coverage and bandwidth of the game clients.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to join our Platform Tribe to drive the development of our cutting-edge solution, where milliseconds matter. Our problem statement is not straightforward, as we aim to achieve high-end results in all important technical aspects of our business:
best availability,
lowest possible latency in all transaction processing operations and in every micro-service,
the most efficient resource usage.
If you’re a product-passionate person, your mind is keen to solve deep tech engineering problems, and you have a fast "PoC first" approach with a deep sense of ownership, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Be a key player in a major tech transformation.
Work on projects that impact millions globally.
Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment.
Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.
To succeed in the role, you will have:
Solid experience with Node.js/TypeScript is ideal, but we also welcome experts in other OOP languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, or Go.
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming techniques.
Experience with distributed systems and messaging systems.
Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar databases (Redshift, ClickHouse), and NoSQL technologies (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
Skilled in developing and maintaining end-to-end and unit tests.
Proven track record of developing production-ready solutions.
Preferred additional qualifications:
Experience with large-scale microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP).
Knowledge of Kubernetes.
Understanding of application security and industry best practices.
Degree in Computer Science or related field.
What will you be doing?
Developing and maintaining backend applications for our gaming platforms.
Optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability.
Leading technical decisions and influencing our SaaS solutions.
Collaborating with a distributed team to create new features.
Conducting code and architectural reviews.
Solving complex business problems with innovative solutions.
Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems.
What you get in return:
Competitive Salary and annual performance/salary reviews
Realistic and transparent Bonus system (15-20%), paid quarterly
Unlimited paid vacation leave & paid sick leave
Flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs
100% Remote
Financial Support for Life Events & Extended Parental Leave
Paid professional development courses and trainings
B2B contracts
The recruitment process includes the next steps:
1. HR Interview (30-45 min)
2. Meeting with a Product Owner (60 min)
3. Technical interview with live coding (90 min)
4. Final Interview with CTO & Software Architect (60 min)