Game Dev: Build Scalable Microservices with Flexible Hours

Energy Innovation Corp

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 69,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Health coverage

Job summary

Entertainment Solutions Inc in Rockford, IL seeks a Game Developer to own the development lifecycle from system documentation to deployment. The role emphasizes building reliable Next.js components, robust Python services, and Docker-based workflows that scale for local and regional customers.

You will collaborate across teams, translate ambiguous product ideas into shippable features, and ensure memory usage is optimized.

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Tailwind CSS fundamentals and Cypress polish.
  • Ability to interpret data and translate findings.
  • Strong communicator who handles disagreement professionally.
  • Goal-oriented problem solving with initiative.
  • Experience or strong fit with Illinois work history.

Responsibilities

  • Document the Next.js system to onboard junior engineers quickly.
  • Stress-test Python systems and harden where they crack.
  • Backfill Cypress test coverage for risky code areas.
  • Translate product wishes into shippable Docker services.
  • Pair Python and Kubernetes in extensible pipelines.
  • Patch professionalism dependencies to prevent CVEs.
  • Refine and maintain microservices supporting Rockford, IL customers.
  • Profile Python memory usage and diagnose leaks.

Skills

Communication skills
Tailwind CSS
Cypress
Data interpretation
Conflict resolution
Illinois work history

Tools

Next.js
Docker
Kubernetes
Python
Cypress
Tailwind CSS

Job description

Entertainment Solutions Inc in Rockford, IL seeks a Game Developer to own the development lifecycle from system documentation to deployment. The role emphasizes building reliable Next.js components, robust Python services, and Docker-based workflows that scale for local and regional customers.

You will collaborate across teams, translate ambiguous product ideas into shippable features, and ensure memory usage is optimized.

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