Technical Team Lead, Node.js/Typescript

About Playson

Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized 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.

We are looking for a Technical Team Lead, Node.js/Typescript 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, and 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.

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.
• 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 30%).
• 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

Key skills/competency

• Node.js
• Typescript
• Distributed Systems
• Microservices
• Apache Kafka
• Kubernetes
• Asynchronous Programming
• System Optimization
• Backend Development
• Technical Leadership