Senior Backend Developer needed with Node.js, Kafka, API integrations & experience building scalable systems. Join our team!

GameMano is a product development company that exclusively focuses on game entertainment. We craft beautiful and exciting games that people want to continue playing. With our efficient industry experience, we will take care of your gaming needs from start to finish.

Gamemano

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 Position Overview: As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and services for our product suite. You will leverage your extensive experience in backend development, Kafka, Node.js, and third-party API integrations to drive the success of our products. Your expertise will help ensure that our systems are robust, efficient, and scalable, supporting our growth and innovation. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Architecture &amp; Design: Design and implement scalable and high-performance backend architecture and services for our products.</li><li>Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Node.js; develop and maintain backend components and microservices.</li><li>Kafka Integration: Utilize Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications; ensure effective and reliable message processing.</li><li>API Integration: Integrate and manage third-party APIs; design and implement RESTful APIs for internal and external use.</li><li>Product Focus: Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.</li><li>Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues; optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.</li><li>Code Reviews &amp; Mentoring: Conduct code reviews; provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers.</li><li>Testing &amp; Deployment: Ensure comprehensive testing of backend components; support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.</li><li>Troubleshooting &amp; Support: Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues; provide technical support and maintenance for production systems.</li></ul>
 Required Qualifications: <ul><li>Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on building and maintaining complex systems and products.</li><li>Technical Skills:</li><li>Proficiency in Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express, Happi).</li><li>In-depth experience with Apache Kafka, including message brokers, streams, and producers/consumers.</li><li>Hands-on experience with third-party API integration and management.</li><li>Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and practices.</li><li>Architecture &amp; Design: Experience in designing scalable and high-availability systems.</li><li>Product Experience: Proven experience working on product-based applications, from conception to deployment and maintenance.</li><li>Databases: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).</li><li>Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.</li><li>Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.</li></ul>
 Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Additional Skills: Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).</li><li>Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.</li><li>DevOps Practices: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.</li></ul>
 Soft Skills: <ul><li>Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.</li><li>Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.</li><li>Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing requirements in a dynamic environment.</li></ul>

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