Senior Backend Developer

A Bit About Us:

We're a global team of 120 tech junkies who are managing one of the world’s largest living libraries of video game data. From technical requirements to video trailers, our catalog has information on over 200,000 games across 200 platforms and we're growing every day.

Although it's always casual Friday at both our Norwegian and Indian offices, don't let the t-shirts and sneakers fool you - we're serious about serving our customers. We're supplying the data gamers need to determine the games they'll purchase and play.

We're hoping to find fellow techies who will help us innovate the industry and continue our commitment to providing our big business clientele with the most current, accurate, and detailed gaming data around.

A Bit About You:

We are looking for a smart and passionate Senior Backend Developer who will seamlessly integrate into our dynamic, collaborative work culture.

Your average day as a Senior Backend Developer will involve building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems, implementing APIs, and ensuring the robustness and security of our server-side applications. You will have significant ownership and the freedom to implement your ideas and best practices. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in mentoring and guiding other backend developers.

Key Responsibilities:

● Work closely with product managers, designers, frontend developers, and other

cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and alignment of frontend and

backend technologies, driving cohesive and high-quality product delivery.

● Develop and implement coding standards and best practices for the backend team.

● Document technical specifications and procedures.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies, trends, and best practices.

● Collaborate with other departments to identify and address backend-related issues.

● Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality and consistency across the backend team.

● Create technical documentation, ensuring clarity for future development and

maintenance.

Requirements:

● Experience: 4-6 years of hands-on experience in backend development, with a strong

background in product-based companies or startups.

● Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.

● Programming skills: Proficient in Python and software development principles, with a

focus on clean, maintainable code, and industry best practices. Experienced in unit

testing, AI-driven code reviews, version control with Git, CI/CD pipelines using GitHub

Actions, and integrating New Relic for logging and APM into backend systems.

● Database Development: Proficiency in developing and optimizing backend systems in

both relational and non-relational database environments, such as MySQL and NoSQL

databases.

● GraphQL: Proven experience in developing and managing robust GraphQL APIs,

preferably using Apollo Server. Ability to design type-safe GraphQL schemas and

resolvers, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.

● Cloud Platforms: Familiar with AWS and experienced in Docker containerization and

orchestrating containerized systems.

● System Architecture: Proficient in system design and architecture with experience in

developing multi-tenant platforms, including security implementation, user onboarding,

payment integration, and scalable architecture.

● Linux Systems: Familiarity with Linux systems is mandatory, including deployment and

management.

● Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to

influence architectural decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits:

● Competitive salary.

● Health insurance.

● Casual dress code.

● Dynamic & Collaboration friendly office.

● Hybrid work schedule.