Platform Technical Lead

Games Inc. is seeking a hands-on Platform Tech Lead to drive the evolution of its core platform. You'll lead a small, but skilled team and collaborate with key stakeholders to build a scalable, high-performance backbone for its games, covering everything from deployments to third-party integrations.

About the company:

Games Inc. is a long-established game studio with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality real-money casino games. Renowned for visually striking and mathematically rich content, the studio collaborates with top-tier operators across regulated and unregulated markets. The diverse portfolio includes classic slots, bespoke table games, and next-generation crash games, crafted by a team of industry experts. With a proprietary Remote Gaming Server (RGS) and full licensing, Games Inc. ensures full control, scalability, and compliance.

Now expanding distribution, accelerating production, and investing in scalable tech, the studio is evolving into a globally recognised supplier.

What You Will Do:

Games Inc. is looking for a hands-on Platform Tech Lead to own, evolve, and elevate the platform. You’ll lead a small but mighty team, working closely with the Chief Architect and other key leaders to ensure the platform is robust, scalable, and built with the future in mind. The platform supports everything from game deployment and integration to player session management, promotions, reporting, and third-party API connectivity. It’s the silent workhorse behind the games, and you’ll be the one making sure it grows up properly.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Leading and growing the Platform team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and structure;

• Playing a key role in owning and leading the technical direction and roadmap of the platform;

• Collaborating with the MD, Chief Architect, and Product team to scope and deliver platform features that scale;

• Overseeing integrations with operators, aggregators, and regulatory bodies;

• Prioritising stability, performance, and scalability in everything you build;

• Helping reduce technical debt and modernise legacy codebases where necessary;

• Championing clean code, testing, documentation, and DevOps best practices;

• Fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Tech Stack:

• The team is in the process of modernising the platform. Right now, they’re working with:

• Backend: Java, Typescript, NodeJS, Python;

• Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, CloudFront, Route53), Linux, Docker;

• Databases: MongoDB;

• Monitoring & CI/CD: Github, Jenkins, TerraForm, CAdvisor, Prometheus, Grafana.

What you'll need to have:

• 5+ years of backend/platform experience, including 1+ years in a team lead or senior engineer role;

• Strong experience with a Backend/Systems Language (Java, C++, Rust, C#, GO);

• Broad experience in software architecture, encompassing microservices, distributed systems, event-driven design and networking protocols;

• Extensive experience with NoSQL databases and large-scale database architecture;

• Experience in high-scale backend systems within Gaming, specifically with a slots provider;

• Solid knowledge of AWS infrastructure;

• Comfortable making architectural decisions and justifying trade-offs;

• Excellent problem-solving skills;

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and continents;

• Hands-on and practical, you know when to get stuck in and when to take a step back.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

• A remote-first culture built on trust, flexibility, and respect;

• An ambitious, transparent leadership team that actually listens;

• Plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to make a big, meaningful impact;

• A product you can influence at the deepest level;

• Competitive salary, holiday, and benefits (tailored depending on location).

Interview process:

• HR Interview with the Recruiter;

• A 1.5-hour Tech Interview;

• A 1.5-hour Final interview with the team.

If you find this opportunity right for you, don't hesitate to apply or get in touch with us if you have any questions!