Senior Data Engineer
Job Description
🎯 What You’ll Actually Do
- •Design and run high-throughput, production-grade data pipelines.
- •Own data correctness, latency, and availability end to end.
- •Make hard trade-offs: accuracy vs speed, cost vs freshness, rebuild vs patch.
- •Design for change — schema evolution, reprocessing, and new consumers.
- •Protect BI, Product, and Ops from breaking changes and silent data issues.
- •Build monitoring, alerts, and data quality checks that catch problems early.
- •Work side-by-side with Product, BI, and Engineering — no handoffs, shared ownership.
- •Step into incidents, own RCA, and make sure the same class of failure never repeats.
This is a hands-on senior IC role with real accountability.
🧠 What “Senior” Means Here
You
- •Think in systems, not tools.
- •Reason about failure modes, not happy paths.
- •Can explain why a solution works — and when it breaks.
- •Take responsibility for outcomes, not just implementation.
- •Stay effective with incomplete, evolving requirements.
🧠 What You Bring (Non-Negotiable)
- •5+ years in data or backend engineering on real production systems.
- •Strong experience with analytical databases
(ClickHouse, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar).
- •Experience with event-driven or streaming systems
(Kafka, CDC, pub/sub).
- •Solid understanding of:
- •at-least-once vs exactly-once semantics
- •schema evolution & backfills
- •mutation and reprocessing costs
- •Strong SQL and at least one programming language
(Python, Java, Scala, etc.).
- •You don’t just ship — you own what happens after.
🔥 What Sets You Apart
- •You’ve seen data systems fail in production — and fixed them.
- •You think about cost when making architectural decisions.
- •You understand data contracts and change management.
- •You can translate technical choices into business impact.
- •You’re comfortable saying: “I don’t know — here’s how I’ll figure it out.”
🚫 This Role Is NOT
- •Not a dashboard-only BI role.
- •Not a ticket-driven ETL executor.
- •Not a pure infrastructure or DevOps position.
🔧 How We Work
- •Reliability > cleverness.
- •Ownership > process.
- •Impact > output.
- •Direct > polite.
- •One team, one system.
🔥 What We Offer
- •Fully remote (Europe).
- •Unlimited vacation + paid sick leave.
- •Quarterly performance bonuses.
- •Medical insurance for you and your partner.
- •Learning budget (courses, conferences, certifications).
- •High trust, high autonomy.
- •No bureaucracy. Real data problems.
👉 Apply if you treat data like production software — and feel uncomfortable when numbers can’t be trusted.
About Playson
Playson is at the forefront of digital innovation, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge blockchain technology to redefine the landscape of interactive entertainment. While deeply rooted in creating immersive gaming experiences, our strategic pivot towards Web3 infrastructure allows us to build decentralized ecosystems that empower users and foster unprecedented transparency. We leverage blockchain to ensure provably fair systems, secure digital assets, and cultivate truly community-driven platforms that transcend traditional boundaries. Join us in shaping the future where entertainment meets the transformative power of decentralized technology. Our culture at Playson is one of relentless innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for pushing the limits of what's possible in the Web3 space. We foster an environment where bold ideas are celebrated, continuous learning is encouraged, and every team member contributes to our collective success. We embrace agile methodologies, champion open-source contributions, and believe in building a future where digital ownership and user agency are paramount. At Playson, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in blockchain, crypto, and software development, tackling complex challenges with creative solutions. If you're a visionary developer, a blockchain architect, or a Web3 enthusiast eager to make a significant impact, Playson offers a unique opportunity to leave your mark. We provide a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly influence the evolution of decentralized entertainment and finance. Come thrive in a European-based company that values ingenuity, empowers its people, and is committed to building a more open, secure, and engaging digital world through blockchain. Ignite your career with Playson and help us build the next generation of Web3 experiences.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Playson's official website and follow their application process.