Tech Lead - Backend

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical decision-making and shape the architecture of our high-load, microservices-based platform
• Stay deeply hands-on, contributing to the codebase daily and setting the standard for engineering excellence
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services powering our gaming platform
• Continuously optimise systems for performance, latency, and reliability in a high-throughput environment
• Collaborate closely with a distributed team to deliver new features end-to-end
• Drive and participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code
• Conduct architectural reviews and guide the team toward best practices and scalable solutions
• Tackle complex business and technical challenges with pragmatic, innovative approaches
• Mentor engineers through example, sharing knowledge and raising the overall technical bar
• Participating in on-call rotations within the squad to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems

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
• Experience with distributed systems and messaging systems (Apache Kafka, gRPC)
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), columnar databases (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
• Degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience with large-scale microservices architecture.
• Good ground knowledge of Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud providers (especially AWS)
• Understanding of application security and industry best practices
• Understanding of enterprise development patterns
• Active performance observation
• Gambling domain experience

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary, subject to annual performance reviews
• Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system
• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave, including Ukrainian bank holidays
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs
• Remote Work: 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
• Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training
• International exposure: Attend industry expos, team gatherings & global meet-ups
• B2B contracts