Sr. Backend Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Fortis Games, you will be responsible for owning backend systems, tools, and game features. Your role involves using your creativity throughout the development process, from the initial design phase to providing live game support. You'll be working closely with various teams, including game designers, artists, and engineers, to implement large-scale game features and highly distributed services. This includes designing and building efficient and reusable systems, learning new technologies, identifying performance bottlenecks, and ensuring the creation of long-lasting, successful products. The team is looking for proactive, self-directed, and organized individuals.
Must have:
  • Server software development experience
  • Fluent in JavaScript (Node.js) and TypeScript
  • Extensive familiarity with distributed and in-memory database systems like Redis
  • Good knowledge of Docker
  • Experience with IaC solutions like Terraform or CloudFormation is preferred
Perks:
  • Changing how games studios operate and making great games
  • Building communities where people belong
  • Build and grow with a seasoned team

Job Details

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Fortis, you will own backend systems, tools, and game features. You will exercise your creativity through every step of the development process, from initial design all the way to live game support. Work closely with game designers, artists, engineers, and other technical groups to implement large-scale game features and highly distributed services.

What you’ll achieve

  • Design and build efficient and reusable systems, including tools for our team
  • Learn new algorithms, languages, techniques, processes, or methodologies
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks and security issues in distributed systems
  • Move fast and create long-lasting, highly successful products

What you’ll need to be successful

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • Proven server software development experience
  • Fluent in JavaScript (Node.js) and TypeScript, NestJS is a plus
  • Extensive familiarity with distributed and in-memory database systems like Redis
  • Good knowledge of Docker, some experience with Kubernetes, bonus if you have experience working with hybrid infrastructures like Cloud+On-prem or Multicloud
  • Some experience with IaC solutions like Terraform or CloudFormation is preferred
  • Must be proactive, self-directed, and organized

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

  • We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
  • We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
  • Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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About The Company

At Fortis, we are building a culture where everyone feels they belong. As a global remote team, we thrive on collaboration across diverse perspectives, fostering a strong sense of community within and across teams. We encourage candid conversations and bold ideas, driving innovation to create innovative products.
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