Senior Game Full Stack Developer
Job Summary
Job Description
Prodigy Education seeks a Senior Full Stack Developer with 5+ years experience in backend development, cloud platforms (AWS), and DevOps practices. You'll build immersive learning experiences for young learners and ensure backend systems are resilient, scalable, and performant for over 150k concurrent users.
Must have:
- Backend Development
- AWS Experience
- DevOps Practices
- LiveOps Gaming
Good to have:
- Node.js, Python, Java
- NoSQL/SQL Databases
- Caching Strategies
- Agile Environment
Perks:
- Hybrid Work
- Learning Culture
12 skills required
Job Details
Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning and is one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in North America. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.
The Engineering team builds and operates a high performance, scalable, reliable, and secure technology platform that will allow us to transform education and deliver effective learning experiences to every student in the world. We do this by building for tomorrow, failing fast and early, and empowering each other to make things better. Interested in learning more about what we're working on? Visit the Prodigy Engineering blog at https://medium.com/prodigy-engineering
Our Math game has evolved from a small-scale application into one of the most widely played MMORPGs globally, and our newly launched English game is in its early stages. We are seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in infrastructure and tooling to join our team. This role requires proficiency in backend service development, AWS and experience with DevOps practices and live operations (LiveOps) in gaming.
Your Impact
- You will write exceptional code that brings immersive experiences to life for young learners
- Your passion for software engineering will show with your commitment to delivering amazing experiences
- Your ability to balance swift development with future-proofing is your hallmark
- Drawing upon your extensive history in development and design of scalable systems, you’ll span the entire software development lifecycle encompassing: system design, code implementation, automated testing, tooling, deployment, and observability
- You will suggest and develop improvements to the architecture and design of the game's backend systems to lay the groundwork for upcoming features
- You will contribute to the team’s technical direction and cultivate a culture of excellence, providing valuable input in code reviews and pairing sessions
- You will ensure backend systems are resilient, scalable and ensure they have high performance for dealing with over 150k concurrent users
About You
- 5+ years experience as a backend developer/Full Stack Developer with a focus on infrastructure and tooling
- Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform
- Experience in developing and maintaining backend services using languages such as Node, Python or Java
- Hands on experience on modeling nosql/sql databases and caching strategies
- Experience in DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and monitoring
- Prior experience with LiveOps in game development
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in an agile environment and a focus on team success
Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.
Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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About The Company
Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. At Prodigy Education, we believe maximizing student motivation helps develop a lifetime love of learning. Prodigy’s approach to fun, game-based learning means kids no longer have to choose between homework and playtime.
You’ll be working on products used and loved by millions of students, teachers and parents worldwide. It’s why so many of our team members are proud to be Prodigy.
Not only are our games fun and engaging, they’re also designed to support positive educational outcomes. Helping kids have fun while they learn — what could be more rewarding than that?
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