<strong>Playson 🤘 </strong>is a leading online gaming supplier founded in 2012 that has developed worldwide recognition in the industry.Our promotional features team is seeking a<strong> Senior Backend Engineer</strong> with a strong PHP background and extensive expertise with Node.js.

This role is crucial for developing and optimizing<strong> promotional features</strong> for our gaming platforms, where performance, scalability, and cutting-edge solutions are paramount. <strong>A key objective</strong> 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.<strong>To succeed in the role, you will have:</strong><ul ><li>Degree in Computer Science or related field.</li><li>Strong proficiency in PHP with a deep understanding of OOP, SOLID, MVC architectures, and design patterns.</li><li>Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs. </li><li>Knowledge and experience in Web application frameworks (e.g.

Symfony, Laminas,).</li><li>Strong development experience in Node.js/TypeScript.</li><li>Solid grasp of asynchronous programming techniques and their applications in PHP and JavaScript.</li><li>Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar databases (Redshift, ClickHouse), and NoSQL technologies (DynamoDB, MongoDB).</li><li>Skilled in developing and maintaining end-to-end and unit tests.</li><li>Proven track record of developing production-ready solutions.</li></ul><strong>Preferred additional

qualifications

</strong><ul ><li>Experience with large-scale microservices architecture.</li><li>Experience with Apache Kafka.</li><li>Experience with GRPC.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP).</li><li>Knowledge of Kubernetes.</li><li>Understanding of application security and industry best practices.</li><li>Degree in Computer Science or related field.</li></ul><strong>What will you be doing?</strong><ul ><li>Develop and maintain robust backend systems for our promotional features.</li><li>Optimize existing systems for enhanced performance and scalability.</li><li>Lead technical decisions and contribute to our SaaS solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with distributed teams to innovate and implement new features.</li><li>Ensure code and architectural excellence through reviews.</li><li>Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions.</li></ul><strong>What you get in return:</strong><ul ><li><strong>Competitive Salary:</strong> We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews</li><li><strong>Quarterly Bonuses:</strong> Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system</li><li><strong>Flexible Schedule:</strong> We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs</li><li><strong>Remote Work Option:</strong> Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort</li><li><strong>Medical Insurance:</strong> Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other</li><li><strong>Financial Support for Life Events:</strong> We provide financial support during special life events</li><li><strong>Unlimited Paid Vacation:</strong> Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave</li><li><strong>Unlimited Paid Sick Leave:</strong> Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary</li><li><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training</li></ul><strong>Join us today!</strong>