Full Stack Software Engineer

As Backend Lead, responsible for designing, architecting, and leading the development of a multi-region, cloud-native backend infrastructure to support AAA live game experiences, including PvE, Ghost, and PvP gameplay modes. Oversaw a cross-functional team to deliver scalable systems supporting millions of players while ensuring security, performance, and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a backend engineering team, providing guidance on architecture, code quality, and professional development.
• Collaborate with production, design, and LiveOps teams to align backend priorities with project and business objectives.
• Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and scalable workflows.
  
  

System Architecture & Scalability

• Design and implement cloud-native backend systems leveraging AWS services (EKS, Redis, Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, ALB, ECR).
• Architect modular, service-oriented systems for accounts, leaderboards, monetization, IAP, missions, analytics, and progression.
• Ensure secure, reliable, and efficient backend operations, including database migrations and housekeeping processes.
  
  

LiveOps & Operational Excellence

• Develop LiveOps dashboards and admin tools for real-time game management and analytics.
• Automated monitoring and recovery workflows to achieve 99.9% uptime, ensuring seamless seasonal events and updates.
• Created rollback and hotfix processes to minimize downtime during major content releases.
  
  

Strategic Decision-Making & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Assess and recommend backend technologies and third-party solutions where appropriate.
• Partner with game designers and product managers to deliver scalable backend support for gameplay features.
• Serve as the technical bridge between backend, DevOps, and client teams.
  
  

DevOps & CI/CD Automation

• Implemented fully automated CI/CD pipelines (Docker and Jenkins), enabling smooth multi-region backend deployments.
• Built CDN-powered infrastructure for efficient game asset delivery and low-latency matchmaking.
• Integrated analytics platforms for live service optimization.
  
  

Job requirements

• Minimum 8 years of backend development experience, including 3 years in a leadership role would be added advantage.
• Experience in core tech stack:
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EKS, S3, SQS, Aurora PostgreSQL, CloudWatch, ALB, ECR)
• Backend Frameworks: NestJS, Spring Boot
• Frontend (Tools & Dashboards): Angular
• DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Jenkins
• Caching & Messaging: Redis
• Analytics: Google Analytics, Devtodev
• Web3/Blockchain: Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Solana
• Strong knowledge of system security, database migrations, and multi-region deployments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  

Desirable

• Experience with game backend development for PvP, PvE, or LiveOps.
• Understanding of Web3, blockchain, and smart contract integration.
• Experience developing internal tools (e.g., Angular, React).
• Passion for gaming and live service environments