Senior Backend Engineer Node.js

Madfish; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming supplier is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and optimize promotional features. This role requires a strong background in Node.js and significant experience with distributed systems and messaging platforms. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance backend operations. Competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and remote work options are included in the offered benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonuses

Flexible schedule

Remote work option

Medical insurance

Financial support for life events

Unlimited paid vacation

Unlimited paid sick leave

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong development experience in Node.js/TypeScript for 5+ years.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Hands-on product experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend systems for promotional features.
• Lead technical decisions and contribute to SaaS solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to innovate and implement new features.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Async approaches

Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Distributed systems

RDBMs (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

CDBMs (Redshift, ClickHouse)

NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB)

e2e & unit tests

Kubernetes

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Playson 🤘 is a leading online gaming supplier founded in 2012 that has developed worldwide recognition in the industry.

Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong background in Node.js. This role is focused on developing and optimizing promotional features for our gaming platforms, where performance, scalability, and cutting-edge solutions are paramount.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend systems for our promotional features.
• Optimize existing systems for enhanced performance and scalability.
• Lead technical decisions and contribute to our SaaS solutions.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to innovate and implement new features.
• Ensure code and architectural excellence through reviews.
• Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong development experience in Node.js/TypeScript 5+ years
• Strong understanding of Async approaches
• Experience with Messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ
• Experience in distributed systems
• Experience with RDBMs (MySQL, PostgreSQL etc.), CDBMs (Redshift, ClickHouse etc.), NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc)
• Experience in writing e2e & unit tests
• Experience with development production-ready solutions
• Hands-on product experience with Kubernetes

Would be beneficial to know

• Understanding of enterprise development patterns
• Experienced with large-scale microservices architecture
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Active performance observation
• Gambling domain experience
• Understanding of application security and industry standards, its best practices

Benefits

• 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

Join us today!