Backend Team Lead

Play Perfect is a fast-growing mobile gaming company that provides entertainment to millions of users around the world. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv.

With a team of talented and passionate developers, designers, industry experts and gamers, Play Perfect is at the forefront of creating immersive gaming experiences that engage players on a whole new level.

As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in gaming and poised to shape the future of the industry and redefine what it means to be a skill-based gaming company.

As we expand, we're looking for a rockstar Backend Team Lead to join our great team!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of developers
• Own the design, development, and maintenance of Backend systems
• Take an active Hands-on role (~30% of the position), including coding, code reviews, and solving technical challenges
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance backend services using C#.
• Work efficiently with MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies to ensure data integrity and optimize performance.
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and ensure their security, scalability, and efficiency.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of proven experience in a managerial role leading development teams.
• Strong Hands-on experience in Backend development.
• Ability to balance people management with hands-on technical work.
• Minimum of 6 years of active experience as a Backend Developer.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skillsStrong knowledge and hands-on experience with MongoDB, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven experience in designing and developing robust RESTful APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude towards troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Git or other version control systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Advantages:

• Extensive experience in C# and .NET framework.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Knowledge of security best practices in software development.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization in high-traffic environments.