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Senior Backend Developer specializing in Node.js for real-time multiplayer gaming experiences.  Must have experience with Node.js, real-time communication, databases, and GCP.  Experience with blockchain development is a plus.

<div class="EditorContent-sc-2db2ee7e-0 ilEXuK"><div class="sc-hLseeU eFIfeu"><p>TapNation is a French tech startup publishing mobile games.</p><p>TapNation was founded in 2019 by our CEO, Hervé Montoute and our CTO, Igor Zabukovec. In just 5 years, TapNation has grown from a small startup to an international company with recognized experts and optimization technologies.</p><p>Since its creation, the company has published more than 50 games, which have generated more than a billion downloads and reached the rankings of hit games (“Top 15 publishers worldwide” in 2022).</p><p>The company today generates more than 50 million euros in revenue and hire around a hundred people around the world. Its high growth was highlighted by Les Echos which made “Top 1 Champion de la Croissance” in 2022 and by its membership in 2023 within FrenchTech120 companies.</p><p>We offer you the opportunity to join a growing company with a multicultural team (India, Spain, China, Turkey, etc..). Each of your projects will have a direct impact on the performance and development plan of the team.</p><p><strong>CERTIFICATIONS</strong></p><ul><li>French Tech 120: Member of the best French startups in 2023 and 2024;</li><li>Top 1 Les Echos: We've ranked Top 1 in 2024 for "Les Champions de la Croissance" by Les Echos;</li><li>Top 14 FT1000: We've ranked Top 14 in 2024 for "FT1000" by Financial Times;</li><li>Top 17 Worldwide Publishers: We've ranked Top 17 of Worldwide publishers in 2023 according to Mobilegamerbiz;</li><li>FW500: Part of the best French companies in 2024 according to Frenchweb;</li><li>GPTW &amp; Happy at Work: We've received the Great Place to Work &amp; Happy at Work certifications highlighting the good work environment for our employees.</li></ul></div><h2 class="sc-hLseeU gDfXIv">Tasks</h2><div class="sc-hLseeU eFIfeu"><p>As a Backend Developer specializing in Node.js, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our real-time multiplayer gaming experiences.</p><p>By working in the Web3 Division, you will:</p><ul><li>Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain the server-side components and APIs required for real-time multiplayer gameplay using Node.js.</li><li>Real-Time Communication: Implement real-time communication protocols (WebSocket, WebRTC, etc.) to ensure smooth and low-latency multiplayer interactions.</li><li>Database Management: Manage and optimize databases (e.g. Redis, BigQuery, BigTable, PubSub, DataFlow,...) to store game-related data and player information efficiently.</li><li>Scalability and Performance: Architect and optimize the backend infrastructure for scalability and high performance, ensuring smooth gameplay for thousands of concurrent players.</li><li>Security: Implement robust security measures to protect against cheating, hacking, and other security threats in a multiplayer gaming environment.</li><li>Collaboration: Collaborate closely with game developers, designers, and other cross-functional teams to integrate multiplayer features seamlessly into mobile games.</li><li>Blockchain Development: Design and implement smart contracts &amp; stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology and integrate new advancements into our products</li><li>Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and optimization of backend systems to ensure reliability and a seamless gaming experience.Documentation: Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for APIs, services, and backend systems to facilitate teamwork and future development.</li></ul></div><h2 class="sc-hLseeU gDfXIv">Requirements</h2><div class="sc-hLseeU eFIfeu"><ul><li>Proven experience in backend development using Node.js.</li><li>Experience with real-time multiplayer game development is a strong plus.</li><li>Proficiency with real-time communication technologies.</li><li>Strong knowledge of databases (e.g. Redis,BigQuery, BigTable, PubSub, DataFlow) and database optimization.</li><li>Good knowledge of the cloud provider GCP (Google Cloud Platform)</li><li>Good knowledge and proficiency with serverless architecture is advantageous.</li><li>Good knowledge with smart contract development using Solidity, Rust or similar languages</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>Team player and humble.</li><li>Fluent in English.</li><li>Good knowledge of the gaming/apps industry</li><li>Good Knowledge about the Web3 industry</li></ul></div></div>