Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript)

Requirements

What you bring

• 5+ years of backend development experience, including ownership of complex systems or features;
• Strong expertise with Node.js + TypeScript and modern frameworks (Fastify, Nest.js);
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis;
• Solid experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ or Kafka) and queue-based, event-driven design patterns;
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and real-time communication (WebSocket, Socket.io); - Experience building high-performance APIs, async flows, caching strategies, and scalable architectures;
• Confident with CI/CD, Git, automated testing (Jest), and monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Loki, Tempo).

What you’ll do

• Own and drive the backend direction of the company as one of the key technical leaders;
• Design and implement new game mechanics on top of our existing PGS, extend its capabilities, and contribute to core gameplay engine development;
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using Node.js and TypeScript;
• Work closely with Game Logic, Frontend, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integrations, real-time performance, and platform-wide consistency;
• Define backend engineering standards and enforce best practices across code quality, architecture, and performance;
• Design and maintain backend infrastructure: schemas, caching, messaging flows, microservices, gateways;
• Participate in roadmap planning, technical decision-making, and architectural discussions as the platform evolves;
• Support a rapidly growing product and engineering environment — we are scaling fast, and you will play a major role in that growth.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of PHP/Laravel or experience with other backend ecosystems;
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, containerized deployments;
• Experience with RNG, platform integrations, or the iGaming ecosystem.

Benefits

• 21 vacation days + 5 extra day-offs annually;
• 12 paid sick days;
• Fully remote format — work from anywhere you feel productive;
• Flexible schedule: start your day anytime between 08:00–12:00 CET;
• Fixed budget for health insurance and gym/fitness;
• Provided all required work equipment;
• Zero bureaucracy and direct communication with founders and C-level;
• Minimal meetings, async-friendly workflow;
• Startup energy: fast motion, creativity, and tight-knit communication;
• Business trips and team meetups several times per year;
• Multiple salary payout options (flexible formats);
• …And many more perks unlocked after we hit break-even.

We are OptiPlay — a next-generation game provider founded in 2025.

Built by a team with solid iGaming experience, we combine sharp math, bold design, and a performance-first mindset to create slot games that stand out and scale.

We’re growing fast and actively building our core team.

Everyone here contributes directly to the product, the roadmap, and the culture — no bureaucracy, no slowdowns, just real ownership and real impact.

We approach our work with energy, curiosity, and ambition.

Our goal is simple: craft high-performing games and become one of the most recognizable new studios in the industry.

If you want to be part of a rising provider from day one — welcome to OptiPlay.

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