Senior Software Engineer (Node.js, Game Tribe)

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized worldwide. We provide our partners with a high-end, microservice-based platform designed to handle billions of financial transactions per day. Our cross-regional setup is built with one goal in mind: zero-latency performance. We invest heavily in delivering the best gameplay experience, ensuring smooth connections regardless of bandwidth or internet coverage.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) to join our Game Tribe. In this role you will collaborate closely with Head of Gamification and other engineers, to build and evolve the game services, contributing to:

Slot game engine development

Microservices (e.g., fraud detection, release processes)

R&D tasks around game mechanics, math packages, and new gameplay features

Hypothesis testing and fast prototyping (PoC-first mindset)

Why Join Us?

Be a key player in a major tech transformation.

Work on projects that impact millions globally.

Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment.

Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.

To Succeed in the Role, You Will Have:

A degree in Computer Science or related field

Strong development experience in Node.js/TypeScript 5+ years

Strong understanding of Async approaches

Experience with Messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ

Experience in distributed systems

Experience with RDBMs (MySQL, PostgreSQL etc.), CDBMs (Redshift, ClickHouse etc.), NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc)

Experience in writing e2e & unit tests

Experience with development production-ready solutions

Would Be Beneficial To Know:

Understanding of enterprise development patterns

Experienced with large-scale microservices architecture

Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, etc.)

Experience with Kubernetes

Active performance observation

Gambling domain experience

Understanding of application security and industry standards, its best practices

What Will You Be Doing?

Become part of a full-stack team of the product, which is positioned as an independent part of the platform

Develop brand new features with a distributed team and be proactive in terms of proposing new ideas

Develop a scalable high load system, with financial results' responsibility

Code and Architectural review

Proactive position in solution development, processes improvements

Handle complex business problems that might arise during solution development and provide field support with creative and rapid solutions

What You Get in Return:

Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews

Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system

Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs

Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort

Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other

Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events

Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave

Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary

Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training

The recruitment process includes the next steps:

HR Interview - 30 min

Technical interview with live coding 90 min

Final Interview with Solution Architect & CTO - 60 min

If the job description rings a bell - take action and apply!

Looking forward to welcoming you to the iGaming world!

Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that.

Join us today!