Senior Backend DevOps Programmer - Contract

Kabam; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabam is seeking a passionate Senior Software Developer to join their Montreal team. In this role, you will design advanced modular gameplay systems and collaborate with engineers and designers to influence the direction of Kabam’s games. Applicants must have 8+ years of experience and strong engineering skills in languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.

The position prioritizes on-site work at our Montreal studio, fostering a fun and diverse team culture committed to excellence in gaming.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming.
• Strong experience with cloud providers (AWS or GCP).
• Proven track record of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect advanced modular gameplay systems.
• Translate requirements into technical designs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

C#

Node.js

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

GIT

AWS

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in...

We are looking for an individual who is passionate in building and maintaining advanced gaming systems and tools. Working collaboratively with other engineers and designers, you will have a significant impact and influence in the direction of Kabam’s games. If leading and solving complex problems excites you, this is the job for you!

We prioritize applicants that can work on-site at our Montreal studio for this contract opportunity.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Design and architect some of the most advanced modular gameplay systems that are robust, flexible, and high-performing.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and identify appropriate technologies, frameworks, and cloud infrastructure strategies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate tools, libraries, and technologies to meet project goals.
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in the software design and underlying server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
• Follow and advise on coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
• Iterate on software based on feedback, testing, and performance analysis.
• Architect, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support scalable backend services.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and zero-downtime updates for game servers and APIs.
• Analyze and debug some of the most complex software and infrastructure issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification to ensure the software meets functional and non-functional requirements.
• Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize software for efficiency, and implement real-time monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to understand requirements and deliver large-scale software solutions.
• Document software designs, code, infrastructure topology, and technical processes to facilitate understanding, maintainability, and future enhancements.
• Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall codebase quality.
• Implement server-side logic, including APIs, databases, authentication systems, and data processing pipelines.

To be successful in this role, your background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming.
• Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
• Strong understanding of software engineering with back-end/server-side technologies such as Node.js.
• Worked on a RESTful API system.
• Strong experience with cloud providers (AWS or GCP) and core services related to compute, networking, and managed databases.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and scaling game servers.
• Strong experience using Non-Relational Databases such as MongoDB.
• Experience with real-time multiplayer applications using Sockets or WebSocket.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform is a plus.
• Shipped multiple online titles (on Console, PC, or Mobile).
• Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements.
• Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.
• Strong experience working with source control such as GIT or Perforce.
• Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest mobile gaming trends.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.
• Bilingual (French and English) is considered an important advantage.

Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.