Senior Backend Engineer - Epic Games [EPB250603]

Nada Holdings, Inc.; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Canada is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable backend services. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and a strong knowledge of Java and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Compensation ranges from CA$100K to CA$170K, with benefits including health spending accounts and paid time off.

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Work from home

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend services development.
• Proven experience in building online services or web systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Ensure system reliability and code quality.
• Communicate technical risks within the team.

Skills

Java

Restful API design

Database systems (relational and NoSQL)

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer - Epic Games

About Us!

Founded in 2011, Hatch Innovations is based in Vancouver and has an international team with over 80 people located across the globe. We’re creative thinkers who have a passion for technology and are constantly thinking of innovative solutions to help better serve your business and customers. Our clients include video game publishers such as Electronic Arts, Epic Games and Krafton.

About the Role!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and high-availability backend services. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, maintaining high code quality, and driving technical excellence across the team.

You will be working in an engineering-oriented fast-paced environment, with minimal management and detailed task definition. You need to be a self-starter and excel at making your own decisions and organizing your work according to the declared goals.

This is a hybrid (mostly remote) position (Pacific or Mountain Time)

You will

• Design, implement, and iterate on scalable, secure, highly-available, backend services
• Maintain code quality internally and from outsourced partners
• Communicate technical risks within and across the group
• Handle various real-time issues on online services and platform
• Collect and analyze metrics from online services
• Provide input into the product road map, including milestone schedules and deliverables
• Follow industry trends and maintain a strong interest in cutting-edge technology
• Be responsible for the successful delivery of various projects & products end-to-end

You have

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Senior Backend Engineer or in a similar role focused on backend services development.
• 5+ years of experience in building online services or web systems
• Passionate about building and maintaining consumer-facing online applications that are secure, highly scalable, and highly available
• Deep knowledge of the object-oriented language (Java required), design and design patterns
• Deep knowledge of restful API design and implementation
• Deep knowledge of database systems both relational and NoSQL database
• Experience of utilizing cache, messaging, async processing, etc. in online services
• Experience with deploying and running services on a large scale and mission-critical environment
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS cloud services
• Experience with Unix flavored O/S
• Experience in a continuous integration / continuous delivery environment
• Experience in building ECommerce / Publishing system is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must be a resident of Canada and be eligible to work in Canada

Nice-to-Haves

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English

How to Apply

• To apply, please send your PDF resume and Github profile.
• Please note that a background check will be required for employment in this role.

Job Types

Permanent, Full-time or Contractor

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: CA$100K to CA$170K

We Offer

• Health Spending Account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home