Junior Backend Engineer
Playtech · Kyiv, , Ukraine · On-site
Posted Sep 15, 2026
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Your influential mission. You will...  
Develop, test, refactor, and support production backend services with guidance from experienced engineers
Take part in software design, code reviews, and technical discussions
Understand the goal behind each task, clarify unclear requirements, and consider edge cases
Verify that your changes solve the original problem and work as expected
Investigate problems independently, communicate blockers early and ask focused questions when needed
Learn Scala and the GPAS domain while gradually taking ownership of small features from requirement to production
Collaborate with the GPAS and platform teams and share what you learn
Components for success. You have... 
Good programming and problem-solving fundamentals
Practical experience with Scala, Java, or Kotlin through work, study, open-source contributions, or personal projects
Understanding of object-oriented and functional programming principles
The ability to work with collections, choose suitable data structures, and transform data clearly
Basic understanding of algorithmic complexity, state management, and error handling
Understanding of JVM memory, execution, and concurrency fundamentals
Basic knowledge of backend development, APIs, databases, and client-server architecture
The ability to compare options, explain trade-offs, validate assumptions, and communicate technical decisions
Proactive learning habits, openness to feedback, and responsibility for the result of your work
Good communication in English
You'll get extra points for... 
Exposure to Scala through work, study, open-source contributions, or personal projects, or at least get familiar with how it looks to understand whether it fits candidate preferences
Familiarity with asynchronous programming and distributed or event-driven systems
Experience with containers, CI/CD, cloud platforms, or Linux
Thrive in a culture that values...  
A friendly, cooperative, and goal-oriented team of experienced professionals.
Clear goals and a results-driven environment. 
Open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support across teams. 
Initiative-taking and a confident approach at the workplace. 
Collaborative and supportive culture as well as stable long-term career opportunities. 
Global scope and inclusive working environment where you can engage with diverse teams and perspectives. 
Constant learning and development opportunities and professional growth programs. 
An active lifestyle and mental well-being, supported through sports classes, master classes,…