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Principal Backend Engineer

PlaysonSliema, Malta
Node.jsTypescriptJavaC#MySQL
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To succeed in the role, you will have:
  • Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript.
  • Background in Java, C#, Go will be a plus.
  • Strong understanding of asynchronous programming techniques.
  • Experience with distributed systems and messaging systems.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP).
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of application security and industry best practices.

What will you be doing?
  • Develop and maintain backend applications for our gaming platforms.
  • Optimize existing systems for performance and scalability.
  • Lead technical decisions and influence our SaaS solutions.
  • Collaborate with a distributed team to create new features.
  • Conduct code and architectural reviews.
  • Solve complex business problems with innovative solutions.