Java Development Team Lead

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

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Core Java development
• Experience developing casino slot games , with a strong understanding of the slot game development lifecycle and regulatory considerations.
• 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

Nice to have:

• 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:

• Autonomy & Ownership: We trust your expertise and give you the ownership to do your best work your way, with no micromanagement.
• 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.
• 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.