Tech Lead — Backend (Platform Tribe)

Playson is a globally recognised iGaming supplier delivering a high-performance, microservices-based platform designed to process billions of financial transactions every day. We’re now looking for a Technical Leader to join our Platform Tribe and lead from the front in an 80/20 hands-on role.

• Lead technical decision-making and shape the architecture of our high-load, microservices-based platform
• Stay deeply hands-on, contributing to the codebase daily and setting the standard for engineering excellence
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services powering our gaming platform
• Continuously optimise systems for performance, latency, and reliability in a high-throughput environment
• Collaborate closely with a distributed team to deliver new features end-to-end
• Drive and participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code
• Conduct architectural reviews and guide the team toward best practices and scalable solutions
• Tackle complex business and technical challenges with pragmatic, innovative approaches
• Mentor engineers through example, sharing knowledge and raising the overall technical bar
• Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems

• Solid experience with Node.js/TypeScript or other OOP languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, or Go
• 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)
• 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

• Competitive salary, subject to annual performance reviews
• Beneficial quarterly bonus system
• Unlimited paid vacation leave, including Ukrainian bank holidays
• Unlimited paid sick leave
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs
• Work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort
• Comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other
• Financial support during special life events
• Reimbursement for professional development courses and training
• Attendance at industry expos, team gatherings & global meet-ups