Senior Platform Technical Lead
Job Description
🎯 What You’ll Actually Do
- •Architect, refactor, and scale a platform with dozens of services and high transaction volume.
- •Be the technical backbone of the squad: code, review, debug, mentor — daily.
- •Tune performance until it screams: latency, throughput, bottlenecks, efficiency.
- •Make tough calls: design trade-offs, rewrites, tech debt that actually matters.
- •Own incident response and RCA: fix the root cause and prevent repeats.
- •Push PoC-first thinking: test fast, scale what works, kill what doesn’t.
- •Work side-by-side with Product and Architecture: one team, one goal.
🧠 What You Bring
- •5+ years backend experience building and operating production systems.
- •Strong in Node.js / TypeScript, async flows, service-to-service communication (gRPC/HTTP), Kafka.
- •Real production exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, AWS.
- •You understand distributed systems in practice: retries, idempotency, backpressure, failure isolation.
- •You lead engineers by competence and example (even if your title wasn’t “lead”).
- •Bonus: ClickHouse / PostgreSQL / MongoDB / DynamoDB.
🔧 How We Work
- •Depth > talk. Competence wins.
- •Reliability is a feature. Observability is non-negotiable.
- •Direct feedback, low ego, high standards.
- •No heroes, no silos.
🔥 What We Offer
- •Fully remote (Europe).
- •Unlimited vacation + paid sick leave.
- •Quarterly bonuses.
- •Medical insurance for you + partner.
- •Learning budget.
- •Autonomy, ownership, meaningful platform work.
👉 Apply if you’re the kind of engineer who runs toward complexity - and wants leadership without losing hands-on sharpness.
About Playson
Playson is at the forefront of digital innovation, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge blockchain technology to redefine the landscape of interactive entertainment. While deeply rooted in creating immersive gaming experiences, our strategic pivot towards Web3 infrastructure allows us to build decentralized ecosystems that empower users and foster unprecedented transparency. We leverage blockchain to ensure provably fair systems, secure digital assets, and cultivate truly community-driven platforms that transcend traditional boundaries. Join us in shaping the future where entertainment meets the transformative power of decentralized technology. Our culture at Playson is one of relentless innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for pushing the limits of what's possible in the Web3 space. We foster an environment where bold ideas are celebrated, continuous learning is encouraged, and every team member contributes to our collective success. We embrace agile methodologies, champion open-source contributions, and believe in building a future where digital ownership and user agency are paramount. At Playson, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in blockchain, crypto, and software development, tackling complex challenges with creative solutions. If you're a visionary developer, a blockchain architect, or a Web3 enthusiast eager to make a significant impact, Playson offers a unique opportunity to leave your mark. We provide a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly influence the evolution of decentralized entertainment and finance. Come thrive in a European-based company that values ingenuity, empowers its people, and is committed to building a more open, secure, and engaging digital world through blockchain. Ignite your career with Playson and help us build the next generation of Web3 experiences.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Playson's official website and follow their application process.