Tech Lead - Backend (Platform Tribe)

We are looking for a Technical Leader to join our Platform Tribe to lead the development of our cutting-edge solution, where milliseconds matter. Our problem statement is not straightforward, as we aim to achieve high-end results in all important technical aspects of our business:

• best availability,

• lowest possible latency in all transaction processing operations and in every micro-service,

• the most efficient resource usage.

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.

About Playson:

Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognised worldwide. We provide our customers with a high-end micro-service-based platform as a service that aims to process billions of financial transactions per day. We provide a cross-regional setup and are chasing latency reduction down to zero.

What you bring:

• Proficiency in any OOP language is a plus Java, Python, C++, C#, or Go ( you will be working with Node.js / Typescript)

• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming techniques.

• Experience with distributed systems and messaging systems (Apache Kafka, gRPC).

• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar databases (ClickHouse), and NoSQL technologies (DynamoDB, MongoDB).

• Knowledge of Kubernetes.

• Skilled in developing and maintaining end-to-end and unit tests.

• Proven track record of developing production-ready solutions.

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Preferred additional qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale microservices architecture.

• Professional experience with Node.js

• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS)

• Understanding of application security and industry best practices.

What will you be doing?

• Leading technical decisions and influencing our SaaS solutions.

• Developing and maintaining backend applications for our gaming platforms.

• Optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability.

• Collaborating with a distributed team to create new features.

• Conducting code and architectural reviews.

• Solving complex business problems with innovative solutions.

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

What we offer:

• Remote-first with flexible working arrangements across Europe or Ukraine

• Competitive compensation package (with performance-based bonuses up to 50%)

• Unlimited paid vacation & sick leave (B2B model)

• Premium health insurance (for you + 1 family member)

• Learning & development support (courses, certifications, mentoring, conferences)

• International exposure – attend industry expos, team gatherings & global meetups

Recruitment process:

1. Recruiter interview- 30 min

2. Hiring Manager Interview- 45 min

3. Technical interview with live coding - 90 min

4. Final Interview with Solution Architect & CTO - 60 min

If you’re excited to grow, make an impact, and build something that lasts — we’d love to hear from you.