Senior Backend Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our core team and focus on building, optimizing, and scaling backend services in a high-load environment. You will be responsible for writing production code, solving complex engineering problems, and ensuring the performance and reliability of our platform. This role is ideal for a product-driven engineer who enjoys a hands-on approach and wants to see the direct impact of their work on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional team owning a core product within the platform
• Design, build, and deliver new backend features end-to-end in a distributed environment
• Write high-quality, production-level code daily, contributing directly to a high-load, scalable system
• Take ownership of services handling financial transactions at scale, with a strong focus on reliability and accuracy
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements in architecture, processes, and development practices
• Participate in code and architectural reviews to maintain high engineering standards
• Solve complex business and technical challenges with pragmatic, efficient solutions
• Participate in on-call rotations within the squad to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems

Required skills

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• OOP
• Asynchronous programming
• Kafka
• gRPC
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• NoSQL
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• GCP
• Incident response

Nice to have

• ClickHouse
• Multi-region architecture
• AI coding agents
• Application security
• Gambling domain

Benefits

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

About the Company

Playson is a company focused on building and scaling backend services for a high-load platform used by millions globally.