Staff Software Engineer

RubyPlay is a place where passion meets competence. Since 2017, we’ve made more than 200 innovative games and built more than 100 strong partnerships globally!

Proud to be:

• The Winner at BFTH Arena Awards — Best Online Casino Game
• Shortlisted for SBC Awards 2024 — Casino/Slots Developer of the Year
• A strong player on 10+ markets globally
• Beloved workplace for hundreds of specialists from 34 countries

We are now growing our team and looking for a Staff Software Engineer - senior individual contributor role that is a step above Senior Software Engineer and parallel to Team Lead / Engineering Manager. This person will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive cross-team initiatives that shape how we build and scale our systems.

This high-impact, high-visibility role involves collaborating with other RubyPlay leaders across teams on major initiatives aligned with our ambitious long-term strategy.

Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Partner with Team Leads, other Staff SEs and the Architect to ensure technical excellence
• Lead technical direction and system design for critical services and cross-team projects
• Make high-impact technical decisions that balance delivery speed with long-term quality
• Mentor and coach Senior Software Engineers who want to become Staff SEs
• Contribute to architecture decisions and participate in Ruby Play’s Architectural Review Board
• Improve reliability, observability, and scalability across systems that handle tens of thousands of requests per second

What Makes You A Strong Candidate:

• 2+ years’ experience in a force-multiplier role with proven cross-team impact
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes
• Strong background in distributed systems design and operational excellence
• Ability to simplify complexity, influence without authority, and align multiple teams
• Experience mentoring engineers across levels, raising technical standards

How You’ll Be Measured:

• Cross-team alignment, reduced technical dependencies
• DORA metrics
• Measurable growth of engineers you mentor
• Improved system scalability
• System resilience: fewer incidents, faster recovery times

Why join us:

• Shape the technical strategy of a platform serving millions of players
• Work on problems of scale, performance, and reliability in a high-growth company
• Advance on a individual contributor track parallel to management, with clear recognition and visibility

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Remote-first flexibility — Work from anywhere with a setup for deep focus and work-life balance
• Learning & growth — Development budgets and dedicated days to upskill and explore new areas
• Health & wellness — Medical coverage and well-being budgets to help you feel balanced, strong, and supported
• Yearly bonus — Rewards based on company success and your impact
• Career growth — Vertical and horizontal opportunities to grow and advance
• Global team — Talented, diverse colleagues you’ll enjoy working with

If you thrive on making complex problems simpler, designing resilient distributed systems, and enabling others to excel, this role is for you.

Become a RubyPlayer and make a mark in the iGaming world!

About RubyPlay

RubyPlay is a progressive and energetic iGaming development studio that specializes in the design and creation of the most entertaining and engaging slot games, as well as value-add tools for gaming operators. RubyPlay was founded by a group of industry gurus and has evolved into a “Gem” of the iGaming industry!

Our team values are maintaining high quality, following the best & modern practices, and continuous development.