Senior Backend Engineer

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

Job summary

Playson Limited is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge gaming solutions. The role involves tackling complex engineering problems and working with a passionate team to deliver high-performance, scalable applications. Candidates should possess strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, alongside a proactive mindset towards problem-solving and innovation.

Benefits

Flexibility in your schedule

Full Medical Insurance for you and your +1

Unlimited paid vacation leave

Bonus system

Courses and training reimbursement

Competitive salary fixed in EUR/USD

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience in Node.js/TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of messaging systems.
• Experience in writing production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features with a distributed team.
• Handle complex business problems in solution development.
• Conduct code and architectural reviews.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Async Approaches

Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

RDBMs, CDBMs, NoSQL

Writing e2e & unit tests

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

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

150+

10+

Years in Business

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 squad teams is looking for a Senior 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:

• 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 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

Would be beneficial to know:

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

What will you be doing?

• Become part of a full-stack team of the product, which is positioned as an independent part of the platform
• Develop brand new features with a distributed team and be proactive in terms of proposing new ideas
• Develop a scalable high load system, with financial resultsʼ responsibility
• Code and Architectural review
• Handle complex business problems that might arise during solution development and provide field support with creative and rapid 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!

Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that.

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We deliver entertainment and satisfaction to the lives of the busy 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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