Principal Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Backend Development

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Job Description

VGW seeks a Principal Engineer to design and optimize high-load, high-transactional systems. This fully remote role (Poland-based) requires extensive AWS or cloud architecture experience, JVM (Java/Kotlin) expertise, and deep understanding of distributed databases (DynamoDB) and streaming (Kafka). The successful candidate will lead complex projects, influence technology decisions, and collaborate effectively. Responsibilities include architecting for scalability and performance, building, shipping, and running projects, and working with a tech stack including Docker, AWS (ECS/EKS), Kotlin, TypeScript/React, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Snowflake.
Must have:
  • Extensive AWS/Cloud experience
  • JVM (Java/Kotlin) expertise
  • Distributed database & streaming knowledge (DynamoDB/Kafka)
  • System architecture & optimization skills
  • Leadership in complex projects
  • Excellent communication & collaboration
Perks:
  • Fully remote (Poland)
  • Competitive compensation & benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for growth & advancement
  • Fun and inclusive workplace
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Principal Engineer

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team in Poland and are currently looking for a Principal Engineer to join the team. 

Join us as a Principal Engineer and shape the architecture of high-load, high-transactional systems to drive innovation and scalability in our dynamic engineering environment.

We're proud to offer this opportunity as a fully remote role based in Poland, giving you the autonomy to manage your work in a way that suits your lifestyle and preferences. 

What you should know about our Engineering team:

  • We make room to do things the right way.
  • You own your projects: you build it, you ship it, you run it.
  • We were born in the cloud: practices and principles like CI/CD, IaC, O11y and CyberSec are part of what we do.

Tech we use:

In terms of our tech stack, we host our docker containerised apps on AWS, sometimes in ECS but moving to EKS Kubernetes. In the containers, we run Kotlin on the JVM. TypeScript runs our client side where it’s mostly React. Our databases are PostgreSQL and DynamoDB with Snowflake as our Data warehouse.

What you will bring to the role:

  • Extensive experience with AWS or other cloud-based architectures.
  • Expertise in JVM (Java, Kotlin) or similar programming languages.
  • Deep knowledge of distributed database and streaming architecture principles, with practical experience using technologies such as DynamoDB or Kafka.
  • Proven ability to architect and optimise systems for scalability and performance.
  • Demonstrated leadership in driving the delivery of complex technical projects.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a strategic, collaborative approach.
  • Ability to influence technology direction and decisions at the organisational level.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games.

With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America.

As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is "our players come first". This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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About The Company

Pioneering the online social gaming experience. 


We are a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games.  


Our business is innovative and is setting new standards in the online social games market. Our success comes from hiring amazing people who are challenging the status quo by testing, pioneering and pushing the boundaries. 


For over a decade, VGW has developed popular games that provide our many players entertainment with a thrill. 


We understand the importance of providing games and content that capture our customers’ imagination while building a reputation of trust and security, working alongside the biggest marketing and payment partners across the globe. 


VGW exists to provide our players with the ultimate entertainment experience.


To ensure we maintain a safe and respectful online community, we have developed house rules for our LinkedIn page: https://www.vgw.co/social-media-policy/

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