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.