Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Playson, a leading online gaming supplier, as a Senior Backend Engineer. This crucial role focuses on developing and optimizing promotional features for our gaming platforms, requiring a strong PHP background and extensive Node.js expertise. You will migrate our legacy PHP codebase to a modern Node.js solution, lead technical decisions, and collaborate with distributed teams. Success requires a Computer Science degree, strong PHP and Node.js skills, experience with APIs and databases, and a proven track record of developing production-ready solutions. We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, flexible schedule, remote work options, comprehensive medical insurance, financial support for life events, unlimited paid vacation and sick leave, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong proficiency in PHP with a deep understanding of OOP, SOLID, MVC architectures, and design patterns
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Knowledge and experience in Web application frameworks (e.g. Symfony, Laminas)
• Strong development experience in Node.js/TypeScript
• Solid grasp of asynchronous programming techniques and their applications in PHP and JavaScript
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar databases (Redshift, 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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust backend systems for our promotional features
• Optimize existing systems for enhanced performance and scalability
• Lead technical decisions and contribute to our SaaS solutions
• Collaborate with distributed teams to innovate and implement new features
• Ensure code and architectural excellence through reviews
• Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale microservices architecture
• Experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with GRPC
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes
• Understanding of application security and industry best practices
• Degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits

• 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