Senior Backend Engineer - Real-Time Gaming Platform

Electronic Arts; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain backend systems for a mobile football game. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with large-scale systems, strong skills in Node.js and Kubernetes, and a collaborative spirit. Responsibilities include managing server architecture, ensuring system scalability, and working with cross-functional teams. This role offers hybrid working conditions and a range of benefits aimed at promoting wellness and personal growth.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Paid time off

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with large-scale backend systems.
• Strong understanding of Node.js and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with TCP/UDP/HTTP/WebSocket/GraphQL protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex backend systems.
• Collaborate on architecture, deployment pipelines, and best practices.
• Manage server architecture, feature implementation, and operations.

Skills

Backend systems design

Node.js

Kubernetes

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Redis

Job description

A global gaming company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain backend systems for a mobile football game. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with large-scale systems, strong skills in Node.js and Kubernetes, and a collaborative spirit. Responsibilities include managing server architecture, ensuring system scalability, and working with cross-functional teams. This role offers hybrid working conditions and a range of benefits aimed at promoting wellness and personal growth.