Job Title: Java Developer Team Lead
Department: Technology
Location: Budapest / Sofia - Hybrid
Employment type: FTE
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Why Playnetic?
Playnetic is an innovative and fast-growing player in the iGaming industry. We create cutting-edge casino games and technology that entertain millions of players worldwide, combining creativity, quality, and innovation at every step. Our gaming content is built around our core values: quality gaming, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery to our partners.
With a global mindset, we’re committed to building engaging products and an inspiring workplace where teams can thrive.
Job Summary
This role combines technical leadership, people leadership, and architectural ownership, setting the foundation for a scalable iGaming B2B platform.
This is a key leadership role with direct impact on technology direction, delivery velocity, and future team scaling.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a high-performing Java development team
- Drive best practices in Java, Redis, PostgreSQL
- Ensure code quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability
- Mentor engineers and build future technical leaders
- Build and manage integrations with third-party systems and external services
- Take end-to-end ownership of features—from design to deployment and support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product-related issues
- Continuously research and implement improvements to existing systems and architecture
- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services
Required Skills & Experience
- 8 years of experience in Core Java development
- Proven experience leading engineering teams
- Strong experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture, Quarkus is an advantage
- Proven track record in building scalable backend systems
- Hands-on experience in iGaming, particularly with casino game servers
- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with gambling mechanics and industry concepts
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Quarkus
- Knowledge of WebSockets, JWT, and CORS
- Experience with Docker, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar technologies
- Background in performance optimization and system tuning
- Familiarity with certification processes for casino game servers
What we offer
- Real Impact: We’re small enough that your voice is heard — your contributions directly shape how we build, and you’ll have real opportunities to make your mark.
- Autonomy & Ownership: We trust your expertise and give you the ownership to do your best work your way, with no micromanagement.
- Supportive Leadership & Flat Hierarchy: A collaborative, open environment led by accessible managers who prioritize mentorship, psychological safety, and removing blockers.
- Fast-Track Growth: As we scale, your career scales with us — we actively support professional development, training, and progression.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary packages and performance-based rewards designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
- Time to Recharge: Paid vacation, paid personal time off (PTO), and sick leave, plus regular team events and company-sponsored activities to keep our teams connected and refreshed.
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