Senior Back-End Engineer (Core Team) at Playson | Torre

Senior Back-End Engineer (Core Team)

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About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer who thrives in a deeply hands-on environment and enjoys being close to the code on a daily basis. This role is heavily focused on building, optimising, and scaling backend services in a high-load system where performance and reliability are critical.You’ll be working on complex, real-time challenges at the core of our platform - improving latency, ensuring high availability, and making systems more efficient at scale. This is not a coordination-heavy role; it’s for someone who enjoys writing production code, solving tough engineering problems, and seeing the direct impact of their work.If you’re product-driven, take ownership, and prefer a “build first, improve fast” approach while working on systems where every millisecond matters - this role will feel like home.Key ResponsibilitiesWork as part of a cross-functional team owning a core product within the platformDesign, build, and deliver new backend features end-to-end in a distributed environmentWrite high-quality, production-level code daily, contributing directly to a high-load, scalable systemTake ownership of services handling financial transactions at scale, with a strong focus on reliability and accuracyProactively suggest and implement improvements in architecture, processes, and development practicesParticipate in code and architectural reviews to maintain high engineering standardsSolve complex business and technical challenges with pragmatic, efficient solutionsParticipating in on-call rotations within the squad to ensure the reliability and availability of our systemsPlay an active role in ongoing tech transformation initiatives across the platformCollaborate closely with engineers, product, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions used by millions globallyRequirementsSolid experience with Node.js/TypeScript is ideal, but we also welcome experts in other OOP languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, or Go.Strong understanding of asynchronous programming techniquesExperience 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 testsProven track record of developing production-ready solutionsDegree in Computer Science or related fieldNice to HaveExperience with large-scale microservices architecture.Good ground knowledge of KubernetesFamiliarity with cloud providers (especially AWS)Understanding of application security and industry best practicesUnderstanding of enterprise development patternsActive performance observationGambling domain experienceWhat We OfferCompetitive SalaryQuarterly BonusesUnlimited Paid Time OffUnlimited Paid Sick LeaveRemote & Flexible WorkingPrivate Medical InsuranceFinancial Support for Life EventsProfessional Development BudgetInternational ExposureRegular Company Events*Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreementRecruitment process1. HR interview (30-45mins)2. Interview with a Hiring Manager (45mins)3. Technical interview with live coding (90mins)4. Final Interview with C-level (60 mins)