Technical Lead - Platform
We are looking for a Technical Leader to join our Platform Tribe to lead 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.
About Playson:
Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized 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.
What you bring:
Proficiency in any OOP language is a plus Java, Python, C++, C#, or Go ( you will be working with Node.js / Typescript)
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming techniques.
Experience with distributed systems and messaging systems (Apache Kafka, gRPC).
Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar databases (ClickHouse), and NoSQL technologies (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
Knowledge of Kubernetes.
Skilled in developing and maintaining end-to-end and unit tests.
Proven track record of developing production-ready solutions.
Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Preferred additional qualifications:
Experience with large-scale microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS)
Understanding of application security and industry best practices.
What will you be doing?
Leading technical decisions and influencing our SaaS solutions.
Developing and maintaining backend applications for our gaming platforms.
Optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability.
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 we offer:
Remote-first with flexible working arrangements across Europe or Ukraine
Competitive compensation package (with performance-based bonuses up to 50%)
Unlimited paid vacation & sick leave (B2B model)
Premium health insurance (for you + 1 family member)
Learning & development support (courses, certifications, mentoring, conferences)
International exposure – attend industry expos, team gatherings & global meetups
Recruitment process:
1. Recruiter interview- 30 min
2. Hiring Manager Interview- 45 min
3. Technical interview with live coding - 90 min
4. Final Interview with Solution Architect & CTO - 60 min
If you’re excited to grow, make an impact, and build something that lasts — we’d love to hear from you.