Senior Backend Engineer (Boosters) at Playson (Europe)

Playson· Europe·1d ago

Role details

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full-Time

Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptAsynchronous programmingConcurrency patternsDistributed systemsKafkaRabbitMQNATSgRPCMySQLPostgreSQLClickHouse

Benefits

Competitive Salary · Quarterly Bonuses · Flexible Schedule · Remote Work Option · Medical Insurance · Financial Support During Life Events · Unlimited Paid Vacation · Unlimited Paid Sick Leave

Summary

Develop and optimize backend systems for promotional features, focusing on performance, scalability, and technical excellence. The role involves leading technical decisions, collaborating with distributed teams, and ensuring system reliability through code reviews and on-call rotations.

Job description

About the Role

Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. This role is focused on developing and optimising 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.

Key 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.
Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to help ensure the reliability and availability of our systems.

Requirments

Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript (our primary backend stack). We’re also open to strong backend engineers from other ecosystems (e.g., Go, Java, C#, C++) who are ready to ramp up quickly.
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency patterns.
Experience building distributed systems and working with messaging and coordination tools (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, distributed locks).
Experience with gRPC in production environments.
Solid knowledge of databases: relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar (ClickHouse), and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and Kubernetes.
Skilled in building and maintaining unit and end-to-end tests.
Proven track record of delivering production-ready solutions.
Experience working with large-scale microservices architectures.
Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Nice to Have

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 practice

What We Offer

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonuses
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Unlimited Paid Sick Leave
Remote & Flexible Working
Private Medical Insurance
Financial Support for Life Events
Professional Development Budget
International Exposure
Regular Company Events

*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement

Recruitment Process

HR interview
Technical interview (with Live coding)
Final interview

Please take into account that sometimes the process may differ, your TA Partner will keep you updated.

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Why work at Playson

Culture: Described as a team with a "strong engineering focus and product-oriented mindset." Values include "Fail Fast. Learn Fast." (a culture of experimentation), "Up or Out" (promoting career development), and "Extraordinary Products. Extraordinary Results."
Work Model: Remote & Hybrid work options available.
Perks: Full medical insurance for you and your +1, development courses/training reimbursement, bonus system, flexibility in schedule, and twice-a-year corporate gatherings.
Engineering Culture: A flat structure that enables direct idea-sharing with management. The company uses a modern tech stack including Kubernetes, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, and Python.

About Playson

Company Overview

One-liner: Playson is a leading supplier of iGaming technology, designing and developing premium online slot games and promotional tools for regulated markets worldwide.
Entity Type: Private
Headquarters: Sliema, Malta
Founded: 2012
Founders: Not publicly available

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: iGaming, Online Casino Software, Slot Game Development
Target customers: B2B; online casino operators and iGaming platforms globally.
Mission or purpose statement: "Get More!" — a promise to partners that every product, service, and relationship carries added value. The company is on a mission to "create the fostering environment where your talent evolves with confidence."

Products & Services

Slot Games: A portfolio of 90+ premium online slot games, certified and licensed in 27 jurisdictions. Games are designed with deep mechanics and beautiful aesthetics for emotional engagement.
xEye Viewboard: A standalone analytical and asset environment for professional decision-making. It helps partners (C-level, agents, managers) analyze casino performance, know player preferences across GEOs, and export game documentation.
Promo Tools: A suite of marketing tools including Tournaments, Free Spins, Network Promotions, and Races. These tools are designed to increase player reactivation (up to 20%), bets growth (up to +50%), and loyalty (return rates of 70-75%).
xEye Platform: A standalone promo tool and asset environment for partners.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not publicly available (Private company).
Key Metric: Over 150 million players reached globally, with a portfolio of 90+ games.
Notable Investors/Partners: Partners with over 200 operators worldwide. Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, and regulators in 27 jurisdictions including the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Colombia, Ontario, Germany, and Spain.
Growth Signals: Headcount grew 12.3% year-over-year to 139 employees. Active job postings increased 57.9% year-over-year. Website traffic grew 76.6% year-over-year. The company operates in 31 countries and is expanding its regulated market footprint.

Competitive Advantages

Regulatory Maturity: Licensed and certified in 27 jurisdictions, including major regulated markets like the UK, Netherlands, Italy, and Ontario. This strong compliance foundation allows for safe scaling and is a significant barrier to entry for competitors.
Proven Commercial Portfolio: A portfolio of 90+ games that are commercially successful, with a focus on mobile-first design and deep game mechanics that drive player engagement and retention.
Proprietary Technology Stack: A robust tech stack including Kubernetes, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, and a microservices architecture, indicating a sophisticated engineering environment.
Strong Partner Ecosystem: Partnerships with over 200 operators globally, demonstrating a strong sales and distribution network.

Strategic Focus

Regulated Market Expansion: Continuing to enter and operate in new regulated jurisdictions, with a current footprint of 27 markets.
Product Innovation: Developing new games and promotional tools (like xEye Viewboard) to enhance partner performance and player engagement.
Talent Growth: Actively hiring across multiple departments (60 open positions), with a focus on engineering, design, and legal roles. The company emphasizes a "product-oriented mindset" and a culture of experimentation.

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