Principal Backend Engineer (Node/TypeScript)

Playson Limited; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions that impact millions globally. You will be a key player in a major tech transformation, focusing on backend development with Node.js and TypeScript. The company promotes a supportive and flexible work environment, providing continuous professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about solving complex engineering problems and eager to make a significant impact in the iGaming world, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexibility in schedule

Full Medical Insurance

Unlimited paid vacation leave

Bonus system

Unlimited sick leave

Courses and training reimbursement

Competitive salary fixed in EUR/USD

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript with strong asynchronous programming skills.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging systems, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications for gaming platforms.
• Lead technical decisions and optimize systems for performance.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Asynchronous Programming

Java

C#

Go

Distributed Systems

Messaging Systems

Relational Databases

NoSQL Technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

We are hiring:
Principal Backend Engineer (Node/TypeScript)

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

Role Overview:

Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship and DO NOT CURRENTLY HIRE IN THE UNITED STATES. US-BASED APPLICATIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.

One of our teams is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to participate in developing 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:

• 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:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript.
• Background in Java, C#, Go will be a plus.
• 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.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and maintain backend applications for our gaming platforms.
• Optimize existing systems for performance and scalability.
• Lead technical decisions and influence our SaaS solutions.
• Collaborate with a distributed team to create new features.
• Conduct code and architectural reviews.
• Solve complex business problems with innovative solutions.

The recruitment process includes the next steps:

• HR Interview - 30 min
• Meeting with Head of Platform - 30-45 min
• Technical interview with live coding - 90 min
• Final Interview with Solution Architect & CTO - 60 min

If the job description rings a bell - take action and apply!

Looking forward to welcoming you to the iGaming world!

What you get in return

Flexibility in your schedule

Full Medical Insurance for you and your +1

Unlimited paid vacation leave

Bonus system

Unlimited sick leave

Courses and training reimbursement

Competitive salary fixed in EUR/USD

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