Senior Integration Engineer at Playson (Europe)

Playson· Europe·20h ago

Role details

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full-Time

Skills

REST APIsJSONHTTPWebhooksTCP/IPDNSAPI SecurityOAuthJWTHMACLogging and MonitoringELK

Benefits

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

Summary

The Senior Integration Manager owns end-to-end partner integrations, acting as the technical bridge between partners, commercial teams, and engineering. This role involves driving multiple integrations in parallel, managing technical requirements, and ensuring successful partner launches and post-go-live support.

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Integration Engineer to take full ownership of partner integrations - from initial onboarding through to go-live and beyond. This is a delivery-focused, highly technical role where you’ll act as the key bridge between partners, commercial teams, and engineering. You won’t just coordinate - you’ll drive integrations forward, solve complex issues, and ensure partners are successfully launched.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end partner integrations: kickoff, implementation, testing, and go-live
Drive multiple integrations in parallel, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
Act as the main technical point of contact for partners (from engineers to C-level stakeholders)
Lead technical discussions and solution design, ensuring alignment between partner requirements and our platform
Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth integrations and resolve technical challenges along the way
Translate partner needs into clear technical requirements and push back when needed
Collaborate closely with Commercial, Onboarding, and Engineering teams to support business goals
Ensure successful delivery and provide technical sign-off before go-live
Contribute to improving integration processes, documentation, and scalability

Requirements

3+ years of experience in:
Integration Management
Technical Account Management
Solutions Engineering
Strong understanding of:
REST APIs, JSON, HTTP
Webhooks, idempotency, error handling
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals:
TCP/IP, DNS
Experience with API security:
API keys, OAuth, JWT
Request signing (HMAC), replay protection
Hands-on experience with:
Logs and monitoring tools (ELK, Kibana, Grafana, or similar)
Ability to review, understand, and create technical documentation, including API documentation
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify root causes in complex systems
Excellent communication skills - comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders
Ownership mindset - proactive, accountable, and delivery-driven

Nice to Have

Experience in iGaming, fintech, or SaaS environments
Experience working with aggregators or platform integrations
Exposure to high-scale environments with multiple concurrent integrations
Experience handling partner negotiations or technical discussions at a senior level
Experience writing scripts or working with a programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash)
Leadership potential (opportunity to grow into a lead role)

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 (45 minutes)
Technical & Hiring Manager Interview (90 minutes)
Final Interview with C-level (60 mins)

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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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