Senior Backend Engineer (Core Team)
at Playson
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Job Overview
Published
Sep 07, 2026
Expires
Sep 22, 2026
Source
Playson
Region
UK
Type
Remote / Work From Home
Category
WFH
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
About the Role We’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 Responsibilities Work as part of a cross-functional team owning a core product within the platform Design, build, and deliver new backend features end-to-end in a distributed environment Write high-quality, production-level code daily, contributing directly to a high-load, scalable system Take ownership of services handling financial transactions at scale, with a strong focus on reliability and accuracy Proactively suggest and implement improvements in architecture, processes, and development practices Participate in code and architectural reviews to maintain high engineering standards Solve complex business and technical challenges with pragmatic, efficient solutions Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems Play an active role in ongoing tech transformation initiatives across the platform Collaborate closely with engineers, product, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions used by millions globally Requirements Solid 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 techniques Deep production experience with Kafka: confident reasoning about consumer-group rebalances and their impact on in-flight processing, offset-commit strategies under retries and duplicate delivery, and the limits of "exactly-once" semantics Experience designing idempotent, retry-safe handlers for at-least-once pipelines: transactional outbox, idempotency keys, and deduplication Experience building services with gRPC or similar RPC frameworks Strong knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, plus production experience with at least one NoSQL technology at scale, such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, or Redis Hands-on experience running services on Kubernetes and AWS/GCP: deployment, autoscaling, resource limits, and production debugging Production operations experience: on-call ownership of a high-load system, including incident response, impact assessment, root-cause analysis, and post-incident improvements Nice to Have Experience with ClickHouse or other columnar/analytical databases Experience with multi-region / failover architectures: data replication, regional isolation, and graceful degradation Practical use of AI coding agents such as Cursor or Claude Code as part of daily development: effective prompting, reviewing, and validating AI-generated code Understanding of application security and industry best practices Gambling domain experience What We Offer Competitive Salary Quarterly Bonuses Unlimited Paid Time Off Unlimited Paid Sick Leave Remote & Flexible Working Private Medical Insurance Financial Support for Life Events Professional Development Budget International Exposure Regular Company Events *Benefits may vary depending on location and contractual agreement Recruitment process 1.
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) By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
Remote Work Guidelines & Career Insights
Practical advice for succeeding as a remote professional in this role.
Asynchronous Productivity
High-performing remote teams prioritize asynchronous communication. Document your progress clearly in tickets, maintain organized project repositories, and communicate status updates proactively without waiting for real-time meetings.
Home Office & Security
Ensure a private, quiet workstation with a reliable high-speed broadband connection (min 50 Mbps). Maintain compliance with employer cybersecurity policies by utilizing secure password managers, 2FA authentication, and authorized VPN services.
Resume & Application Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key answers about the application process, remote setup, and compensation for Senior Backend Engineer (Core Team).
Is the Senior Backend Engineer (Core Team) role 100% remote?+
Yes, this is a fully remote work-from-home position with Playson. You can collaborate asynchronously, manage project deliverables, and participate in virtual team meetings from your home office without daily commuting.
What qualifications and experience are needed for Senior Backend Engineer (Core Team)?+
Applicants are typically evaluated on relevant industry background, core capabilities, and self-management. Key requirements include strong English communication skills, independent problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with modern remote collaboration platforms like Slack, Zoom, and project management tools.
Who is eligible to apply for this job?+
This remote opening welcomes applications from UK and eligible remote regions. Candidates must ensure they meet the work authorization, residency, or independent contractor criteria required by Playson.
What is the salary and benefits package for Senior Backend Engineer (Core Team)?+
The expected compensation for this role is competitive compensation aligned with global remote market standards. In addition to base compensation, remote positions often provide flexible working hours, home office equipment stipends, and professional growth opportunities.
How do I apply and what should I prepare for the interview?+
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page to visit Playson's official application portal. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant achievements, and prepare to discuss your experience working productively in an asynchronous remote environment.
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