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Node.js Expert (Server)

Node.js Expert (Server)

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years • 2D Art

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6 skills required for this role

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javascript

github

kibana

aws

git

node.js

Job Description

Playrix, a leading mobile game developer, seeks a Node.js Expert to build and maintain game servers handling high loads (75K+ RPS). You'll design APIs, write unit/integration tests, and collaborate with game development teams. 5+ years of backend experience, including 2-3 years with Node.js, are required.

Must have:

Node.js Experience
Backend Development
API Design
Unit/Integration Tests

Good to have:

AWS Experience
DynamoDB Knowledge
Graphite/Kibana
High-Load Systems

Perks:

Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance

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Node.js Expert (Server)

About the company

Playrix is one of the most successful mobile game development companies  in the world. In terms of mobile application revenue, we rank first in Europe  and are in the top 3 worldwide. Our games have been installed 2.3 billion times (that's a third of the world's population!) and more than 30 million people around the world play them every day.

Team, about the role

We are currently searching for a Node.js Expert for our server team. They will be responsible for the development of current game mechanics and the creation of new features for all of Playrix's games. You will face tasks ranging from developing architecture to implementing and operating services in a high-load environment — 75K+ RPS.

Tasks

Interacting with game development teams and forming requirements for game features
Designing and programming the server side of games for high loads — 75K+ RPS
Monitoring and ensuring technical reliability of game servers
Designing and developing API for our games
Programming automation scripts for game operations

Our stack

Node.js, AWS, DynamoDB, Graphite, Git, Kibana.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in backend development, 2-3 years of which are with Node.js
Proficient knowledge of JavaScript
Experience designing and developing API
Recent experience writing Unit and Integration tests

Our Perks

Flexibility at work

For most positions we offer a flexible schedule, and employees can work from anywhere in the world (except for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus). You can do your work however and wherever you like — we only evaluate your results.

Caring for health and well-being

We provide voluntary health insurance for employees and their children, and reimburse online sessions with a psychologist.
We offer fully paid vacation days and sick leave. In certain circumstances, you can request additional days off.
We support leading a healthy lifestyle and reimburse the cost of gym memberships and fitness app subscriptions.

Professional development and education

We pay for participation in specialized conferences and courses and hold our own internal conferences.
We offer discounts on English language courses and courses for the languages of the countries in which the company operates.

Events and merch

We regularly hold offline events like team meetings, big corporate parties, and informal office parties.
We also regularly organize fun competitions, quizzes, hackathons, and online fitness challenges.
We have a merch store with an internal currency you can use to buy unique gifts. We give out this currency as a gift for significant dates, and you can earn more by participating in events and company activities.