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title: 'Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer at Patrianna'
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# Tech Lead/Staff Java Engineer at Patrianna

- **Company:** Patrianna
- **Location:** Ukraine
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/patrianna/fa28ff4a-9e67-48fd-817a-4f7ebd355bc1

## Job description

## The Role

Lead technical excellence while architecting and delivering scalable Java solutions that power our next-generation gaming platform.

AI-Driven Engineering Culture: We are actively building an AI-driven engineering organization with a clear and deliberate stance: artificial intelligence is a core part of how we build and deliver software — not an experiment, not a trend, and not an optional add-on. AI is embedded into our engineering workflows, from system design and prototyping to refactoring, testing, and code review. We expect engineers to be fully comfortable working in AI-driven environments and to treat AI as a primary productivity multiplier. Strong engineering judgment, architectural ownership, and accountability remain essential—AI amplifies our engineers, it doesn’t replace responsibility for technical decisions

## WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

- Design and implement complex, scalable system architectures while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence
- Lead code reviews and establish best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables across the engineering team
- Optimize database performance and design robust data solutions, particularly with PostgreSQL and query optimization
- Architect and maintain messaging systems using Kafka or similar technologies to handle high-volume data streams
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, taking full ownership of system reliability and performance
- Facilitate technical discussions and foster collaborative problem-solving across cross-functional teams

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- Extensive production experience with Java and deep understanding of JVM internals and ecosystem
- Strong system design capabilities with proven ability to document and implement complex architectures
- Advanced knowledge of relational database principles, PostgreSQL expertise, and performance tuning skills
- Solid grasp of messaging concepts, ideally with Kafka ecosystem experience
- Exceptional troubleshooting abilities and strong understanding of concurrency principles and security best practices
- Leadership experience with team mentoring and upper-intermediate English proficiency for stakeholder communication

## OUR TECH STACK

- Java 25
- Spring Boot 4
- Google Cloud Platform:
- Kubernetes
- Kafka
- AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
- Spanner
- Ebean ORM
- Flyway
- Redis
- Quartz
- Websockets
- Retool
- Test Containers
- Locust for perf testing
- Jenkins/ArgoCD
- ELK/Sentry/Grafana
- Jira/Confluence/Slack/Bitbucket

## WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

You'll thrive in our high-pace, high-growth environment where continuous learning meets real impact. Take ownership of cutting-edge technology solutions while working in an ego-free, collaborative culture that values your input and recognizes your contributions. Every line of code you write directly shapes the gaming experience for millions of players worldwide, giving your work genuine purpose and meaning. Plus, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work in ways that suit you while being rewarded for the tangible results you deliver.

## About Patrianna

Patrianna is a fast-scaling product development company headquartered in Gibraltar, with a dynamic, global team powering our growth. We operate at the intersection of technology and entertainment, building innovative solutions that shape the future of social gaming and deliver outstanding experiences to millions of players worldwide.

We're driven by speed, ambition, and bold ideas. At our core, we're product creators and problem-solvers who thrive in a high-performance environment. We're looking for exceptional talent—smart, adaptable, and motivated individuals eager to make an impact, scale business functions at pace, and continuously improve.

We hire based on skills, drive, and ideas—nothing else. Your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, or educational path will never be a barrier to joining us. We also welcome candidates from non-traditional career journeys and value diverse perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Diversity fuels our innovation, collaboration, and growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work and thrive.

## About Patrianna

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Patrianna is a fast-growing product development company that builds engaging social gaming and iGaming experiences for millions of players worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Gibraltar
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: iGaming, Social Gaming, Software Development
- **Target customers**: B2C (players worldwide); internal product teams also serve as a B2B partner for gaming platforms
- **Mission or purpose**: Create exceptional gaming experiences and lead the next wave of gaming innovation through technology and product excellence

## Products & Services
- **iGaming Products**: A range of online gaming products including web and mobile applications, covering casino, slots, and other interactive gaming verticals.
- **Product Development Services**: Custom software development, product strategy, product management, and technology innovation tailored to the iGaming sector.
- **Technology & Innovation**: Proprietary software and tools that enable rapid scaling, data-driven decision-making, and competitive differentiation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Funding**: Not disclosed (privately held; no public funding rounds reported)
- **Key Metric**: 342 employees (as of mid-2025), with +36.8% year-over-year headcount growth; 129 active job postings as of July 2025
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Strong headcount growth (+36.8% YoY) and a surge in job postings (+111.5% YoY)
  - Operates in 33 countries with major hubs in Ukraine, Poland, Philippines, Malta, and Spain
  - High hiring velocity across technical, product, and operations roles

## Competitive Advantages
- **Remote-First Culture**: Fully remote team across 33 countries, enabling access to global talent and flexible work.
- **iGaming Expertise**: Deep domain knowledge in gaming product development, from strategy to launch, with a track record of scaling products for millions of users.
- **High Pace & Ownership**: Described as "super fast-growing" with an ego-free culture that empowers individuals to take ownership and drive real impact.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the global team and expanding into new markets
- Continuing investment in product innovation and technology to stay ahead in the competitive iGaming landscape
- Building a high-performance engineering and product organization with a focus on data, automation, and quality

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: High-performance, ego-free, collaborative environment; emphasis on continuous learning and meaningful outcomes.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Fully remote with optional office hubs in Gibraltar and other locations; most roles are remote-first.
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work on products used by millions, with autonomy to shape your role and innovate.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical departments (39% of workforce in technical roles), with active hiring for engineers, QA, data, and product management.

## Sources
1. [patrianna.com](https://www.patrianna.com/)
2. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/patrianna)
3. [linkedin.com](https://gi.linkedin.com/company/patrianna)
4. [breezy.hr](https://patrianna.breezy.hr/)
5. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/patrianna)

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