Senior Backend Engineer

Do you have a passion for creating delightful gaming experiences and a mastery of backend technologies? Then soar with Gliding Deer!

We are a rapidly growing casual gaming company seeking a talented and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining the robust backend infrastructure that powers our engaging games.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and maintainable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Optimize backend performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure a smooth gaming experience for our players.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, game designers, and other engineers to deliver game features on time and within budget.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code that adheres to best practices.
• Implement strong security measures to protect user data and ensure system integrity.
• Design and manage data models using a combination of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).
• Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and trends.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience building backend systems with Node.js.
• Minimum 5 years of experience using TypeScript for backend development.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working with relational databases (MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) a plus.
• Experience with API design and implementation (RESTful APIs).
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha) and writing unit and integration tests.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the casual gaming industry (preferred).

What Gliding Deer Offers:

• The opportunity to work on innovative and engaging games that millions will enjoy.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• A chance to make a real impact on the future of Gliding Deer.