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Playson 🤘 is a leading online gaming supplier founded in 2012 that has developed worldwide recognition in the industry.

Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong PHP background and an interest or beginning experience in Node.js.

This role is crucial for developing and optimizing promotional features for our gaming platforms, where performance, scalability, and cutting-edge solutions are paramount.

A key objective of this role is to progressively migrate our legacy PHP codebase to a more modern and scalable solution using Node.js.

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.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

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,)
A keen interest in expanding expertise to Node.js.
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.

Preferred additional 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.

What will you be doing?

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.

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