Principal Backend Engineer

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 (Node.js) 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:

• Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript

• 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.

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.

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.

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: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews

• Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system

• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs

• Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort

• Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other

• Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events

• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave

• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary

• Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training

The recruitment process includes the following steps:

1. HR Interview - 30-45 min

2. Meeting with Product Owner 60 min

1. Technical interview 90 min

4. Final Interview with CTO - 60 min