Senior Backend Developer

2 Months ago • 3-6 Years • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to maintain and develop our game application server, implement game logic, and develop various project services. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems using Node.js; integrating blockchain technology, NFTs, and smart contracts; implementing data storage and analytics solutions; creating and maintaining APIs; ensuring data security; optimizing backend systems; and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience with TypeScript, NestJS, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Postgres, Redis, and WebSockets. Experience with blockchain (Ethereum) and Google Cloud Services is a plus.
Must have:
  • 3-6 years backend development experience (TypeScript)
  • Excellent TypeScript, NestJS, MongoDB skills
  • Proficiency in ClickHouse/Postgres, Redis, WebSockets
  • Experience with encryption, Git, API development
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Good to have:
  • Game industry experience
  • Blockchain programming (Ethereum)
  • Google Cloud Services experience
Perks:
  • 100% remote work
  • Unlimited holidays and sick days
  • Impactful work on a promising game
  • Comfortable work schedule
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Competitive salary and equity options

Job Details

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for maintaining and developing the game application server, implementing the game logic and developing various project services.
Department
Development
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Remote
Workplace type
Fully remote

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

  • You’ll design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Node.js to support our mobile games.
  • You’ll work closely with our blockchain development team to integrate blockchain technology, NFTs, and smart contracts into our games.
  • You’ll implement effective data storage, retrieval, and analytics solutions to optimize game performance and player experiences.
  • You’ll create and maintain APIs to facilitate communication between our games and external services, including blockchain networks and third-party platforms.
  • You’ll implement best practices for data security, authentication, and authorization to protect player data and assets.
  • You’ll continuously optimize backend systems for speed, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences.
  • You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including game developers, and designers, to ensure seamless integration of backend services.
  • You’ll communicate clearly and efficiently with the rest of the team. Be a team player.

What you'll bring to the team:

  • 3-6 years of hands-on experience as backend developer, ideally with TypeScript.
  • Excellent skills in TypeScript.
  • Excellent skills in Nest JS and Mongo DB (storage of game data).
  • Proficiency in ClickHouse and Postgres (GreenPlum) for analytics.
  • Proficiency in Redis (cluster communication) and WebSocket (interaction with game clients).
  • Experience with encryption systems and Git.
  • Excellent English to communicate with the international team.
  • Experience in the games industry, blockchain programming (Etherium) or with Google Cloud Services would be a plus.

Why you'll love working with us:

  • We’re 100% remote, work wherever you want forever!
  • We offer unlimited holidays and sick days. Take as much time off as you need, to spend time with your family and friends or just because you feel like playing games all day. We trust our team and want to offer a modern work life balance that allows you to thrive both at work and in your personal life.
  • You’ll be able to make an impact, to work closely with the rest of the team and its leads to work on one of the most promising upcoming games in the mobile gaming industry and the Web3 space.
  • You’ll have a comfortable work schedule and stable workload. With a variety of tasks that will allow your constant professional development.
  • We want our team to grow personally and professionally and support learning opportunities, especially with a focus around new AI tools and methods. 
  • We have a culture that puts our people first. We believe in open communication, creativity and the value of unique contributions from everyone in the team.
  • We offer a competitive salary in addition to equity option plans.

About Gameplay Galaxy

Gameplay Galaxy is the team behind Trial Xtreme, one of the world’s leading bike racing mobile games with over 300 million downloads!

Building on that incredible success, and supported by $24 million in funding, we’re excited to work on our new game, Trial Xtreme Freedom. With this project, we aim to transform the gaming landscape through innovative blockchain technology and engaging, immersive gameplay.

We’re a fully remote and diverse team of around 55 talented individuals based in more than 20 different countries, bringing together unique perspectives that drive our innovation.

Curious about our game? Take a sneak peek by checking out and learn all about our vision !

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About The Company

We are building the first Web3 competitive games decentralised ecosystem. Gameplay Galaxy is the team behind Trial Xtreme, one of the world’s leading bike racing mobile games, with more than 250,000,000 downloads! We’re now ready to take it to the next level following the natural gaming evolution and embracing concepts from Web3, Esport and the fast-growing world of UGC with our new game Trial Xtreme Freedom! We are optimizing our games and ecosystem with new innovative gaming concepts, capabilities and ground breaking technologies to create and build massive gaming projects that will become the natural space for our players, competitive gamers and guilds of players, supported by the biggest brands and sport names from all over the world.

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