Senior Server Programmer (Node.js)

Playrix; Dublin; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Senior Server Programmer (Node.js) to enhance game mechanics and features across all platforms. The role involves high-load server management and coordination with game development teams to establish requirements. Candidates with strong backend experience, particularly in Node.js and AWS, are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity offering flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Voluntary health insurance

Support for conferences and courses

Team gatherings and events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• 2-3 years in Node.js.
• Experience designing and developing APIs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming high-load server-side game components.
• Monitoring and ensuring the technical reliability of game servers.
• Creating automation scripts for game operations.

Skills

JavaScript

Tools

NodeJS

AWS

Job description

Playrix is in the global top 3 in terms of profit among mobile game developers. We have created hit games like Gardenscapes, Fishdom, Manor Matters, Homescapes, Wildscapes, and Township, downloaded by over two billion players with a monthly audience of 130 million.

We are seeking a Senior Server Programmer (Node.js) for our server team. This role involves developing current game mechanics and creating new features across all Playrix games.

You will work on tasks from designing architecture to implementing and operating services in a high-load environment — 75K RPS. This requires extensive experience with NodeJS server development and AWS services.

Team: 8 NodeJS Middle+ and Senior developers.

Our stack: NodeJS, AWS, DynamoDB, Graphite, git, Kibana.

This position requires relocation from Russia or Belarus to one of our offices or remote work from other countries (excluding Russia and Belarus). Find out more.

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with game development teams to define requirements for game features
• Designing and programming high-load server-side game components — 75K RPS
• Monitoring and ensuring the technical reliability of game servers
• Designing and developing APIs for our games
• Creating automation scripts for game operations

Requirements:

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with 2-3 years in Node.js
• Proficient in JavaScript
• Experience designing and developing APIs
• Recent experience with Unit and Integration testing

Our Perks:

• Flexible work schedule: Work from anywhere (except Russia and Belarus), with results mattering most
• Health and well-being: Voluntary health insurance, online psychologist sessions, paid vacations and sick leave, gym memberships, and fitness app reimbursements
• Professional growth: Support for conferences, courses, and internal events, plus discounts on language courses
• Events and merchandise: Team gatherings, parties, competitions, hackathons, online fitness challenges, and a merch store with rewards

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