Principal Backend Engineer; Node​/TypeScript

We are hiring:
Principal Backend Engineer (Node/Type Script)

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

150+ employees and 10+ years in business.

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.

We are 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.

• 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.

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proficiency in Node.js/Type Script.
• 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, Postgre
  
  SQL), columnar databases (Redshift, Click House), and No
  
  SQL technologies (Dynamo
  
  DB, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Skilled in developing and maintaining end‑to‑end and unit tests.
• Proven track record of developing production‑ready solutions.

• Experience with large‑scale microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Understanding of application security and industry best practices.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

We are excited to meet you.