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Java Developer Team Lead

Job Title: Java Developer Team Lead

Department: Technology

Location: Hungary / Bulgaria - Remote

Employment type: B2B

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Why Playnetic?

We are growing fast and building for the future. Here, you aren't just filling a seat—you are actively shaping our processes, culture, and tech stack from the ground up. If you thrive in agile environments and want your work to make a visible impact, this is your next move.

About the Role

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

  • 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

  • Real Impact & Greenfield Projects: We are small enough that your voice is heard, and your contributions directly influence how we build. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work on greenfield projects, giving you the space to truly shine, build from scratch, and leave your architectural mark.

  • Autonomy & Modern Tech: We believe in giving our developers the creative autonomy to execute and innovate using a cutting-edge, modern tech stack. There is absolutely no micromanagement here—we trust your expertise and give you the ownership to solve complex problems your way.

  • Supportive Leadership & Flat Hierarchy: Work within a collaborative, professional environment with open communication and a flat hierarchy. Our teams are led by accessible, engineering-focused managers who prioritize mentorship, psychological safety, and removing blockers so you can focus on building great software.

  • Fast-Track Growth: As we scale, your career scales with us. Whether you are stepping into leadership or deepening your technical mastery, we actively support your professional development, training, and career progression.

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer highly competitive salary packages and performance-based rewards designed to attract, motivate, and retain top engineering talent.

  • Balance & Culture: Beyond the code, we provide comprehensive paid vacation and sick leave, along with regular team events and company-sponsored activities to keep our teams connected, creative, and refreshed.

Ideal for: Professionals who welcome change, love to build, and want to leave their mark on a growing company.

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