Senior Backend Engineer, Toronto

ODAIA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de technologie du jeu recherche un Ingénieur Backend Senior pour diriger le développement de systèmes backend complexes. Vous travaillerez avec une équipe dynamique pour créer des produits évolutifs et robustes. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience de 8 ans minimum en tant qu'ingénieur backend, avec une expertise en Node.js et AWS. Un environnement de travail attractif est proposé.

Benefits

Team Lunches

game nights

company-wide events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Expert knowledge in backend programming languages.
• Solid experience with cloud technologies, particularly in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex backend features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Optimize CI/CD processes with DevOps.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

AWS DynamoDB

cloud technologies

microservices architecture

analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Python

Golang

Job description

Overview

Mistplay est l'application de fidélité n°1 pour les joueurs mobiles. Notre communauté de millions de joueurs mobiles engagés utilise Mistplay pour découvrir de nouveaux jeux et gagner des récompenses. Les joueurs sont récompensés pour le temps et l'argent qu'ils consacrent aux jeux et peuvent échanger ces récompenses contre des cartes cadeaux. Mistplay a pour mission d'être le meilleur moyen de jouer à des jeux mobiles pour tous, partout dans le monde ! Téléchargez Mistplay sur le Google Play Store et suivez-nous sur Instagram, Twitter et Facebook.

Mistplay is the #1 loyalty app for mobile gamers. Our community of millions of engaged mobile gamers come to Mistplay to discover new games to play and earn rewards. Gamers are rewarded for their time and money spent within the games and can redeem those rewards for gift cards. Mistplay is on a mission to be the best way to play mobile games for everyone everywhere! Download Mistplay on the Google Play Store and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Mistplay, you will hold a leading position in steering our backend systems and enriching the overall functionality of our platform. Drawing on your advanced skills and experience, you will be responsible for quickly crafting and maintenance of highly robust, scalable software products to support our dynamic gaming ecosystem. You\'ll work hand-in-hand with a talented and diverse team of software engineers, product managers, and designers, gaining a deep understanding of our product-driven initiatives to drive the business, and actively contributing to our engineering culture.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, develop, implement, and maintain complex backend features and services which meet industry standards and engineering best practices.
• Carefully integrate backend services with frontend features, focusing on enhancing user engagement and enriching the user experience.
• Take a proactive role in identifying potential risks and dependencies within our projects, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Break down and delegate complex technical projects into manageable tasks, ensuring timely execution in line with project milestones.
• Partner with our DevOps team to optimize our CI/CD processes, thereby guaranteeing efficient, reliable code deployment to production as fast as possible.
• Observing, monitoring the health of the software systems to have visibility on the underlying performance of the systems, in case of anomalies, taking proactive measures to mitigate them as soon as possible.
• Lead code review sessions, driving the growth and development of our codebase in a scalable, maintainable manner that supports performance goals.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within our backend engineering team, leading regular sessions to discuss best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer, with a proven track record of managing complex technical initiatives in an engineering driven product-centric environment.
• Expert knowledge in backend programming languages and frameworks, especially Node.js, Typescript and other JavaScript-based technologies.
• A deep understanding of non-relational databases like AWS DynamoDB, coupled with best practices associated with data storage and retrieval.
• Solid experience with cloud technologies, particularly in AWS. Experience or sound knowledge on technologies like SNS, SQS, Lambda, S3, and Kinesis.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture along with experience in transforming monoliths into microservices.
• An exceptional ability to work as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to lead technical discussions, and keep them on track and focused.
• Demonstrable analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and address backend development challenges as they arise.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python/Golang.
• Experience in relational databases.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum environments.
• Experience with scalable API design and development, either using RESTful paradigms.
• Experience or knowledge of running APIs on services like ECR/EKS.
• Frontend development experience with a focus on Android or Progressive WebApp technology would be a plus.
• A keen interest in keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in backend development to continue driving innovation within our technology. An adopter of Gen AI technologies would be a plus.

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Why Mistplay?

We strive to make our work environment as inviting and fun as possible! Working at Mistplay is coupled with a whole array of perks that we\'ve adopted virtually and in-person: Team Lunches, game nights, company-wide events, and so much more. Our culture is deeply rooted in growth and upheld by a team of smart, dynamic, and enthusiastic people. We utilize data to constantly learn, improve, and adapt. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, push boundaries, take calculated risks, and witness their visions come to life.