Senior Engineer Krakow

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Engineering team in Poland. The role focuses on developing the back end of a new platform system that will host millions of players, especially building the customer segmentation system.

• We make room to do things the right way.
• You own your projects: build, ship, and run them.
• Cloud‑native culture with CI/CD, IaC, O11y, and Cyber Sec baked in.

• Engineering learning program and career development resources.
• Regular talks and workshops from thought leaders.
• Active participation in local and international conferences.
• Technical and management tracks for promotion.
• Library of books and videos to stay current.

Docker containerized apps on AWS EKS Kubernetes. Kotlin runs on the JVM on the backend;
Type Script and React on the frontend;
Dynamo

DB houses operational data and Snowflake serves as the data warehouse.

• Proficiency in Java or Kotlin for backend development.
• Experience with cloud technologies, especially AWS and Kubernetes for infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, ideally Dynamo
  
  DB.
• Understanding of Apache Kafka.
• Ability to design and optimize systems for scalability and performance.
• Leadership of technical project delivery.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

• Deliver product features, collaborating with Engineers and Product to improve value delivery; continually review and refine processes.
• Ensure platform stability, performance, and resilience under heavy load.
• Oversee design and scaling of high‑throughput backend systems.
• Guide technical decisions, review solutions, and maintain best practices for cross‑location teams.
• Stay hands‑on and current with AWS, Kubernetes, Java.
• Grow and coach the team, fostering strong practices around cloud, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Managing a Platform or Dev Ops team is a plus.

VGW’s portfolio includes Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Lucky Land Slots, enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our freemium games offer optional in‑game purchases and sweepstakes promotions. We prioritize a safe, responsible player experience.

We’re diverse, inclusive, and value teamwork, integrity, and passion. We offer flexibility, career growth opportunities, competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that balances work and life. We celebrate both in‑person and online events and foster a fun workplace.