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Senior Back End Engineer, EU

4 Hours ago • 4 Years + • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Team Liquid seeks a Senior Back End Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of their proprietary wiki platform and existing MediaWiki platform for Liquipedia, the world's largest esports encyclopedia. Responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing, and deploying scalable back-end solutions; optimizing systems to handle large data volumes and API requests; working with caching technologies (Varnish, Memcached); writing clean, maintainable code; refactoring legacy services; collaborating with cross-functional teams; and conducting thorough testing and debugging. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of PHP experience and 3+ years with TypeScript/Node.js, along with database experience (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB).
Must have:
  • 4+ years PHP experience
  • 3+ years TypeScript/Node.js
  • Data processing & caching
  • MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB expertise
  • Scalable back-end solutions
  • Code documentation & testing
Good to have:
  • MediaWiki experience
  • Blockchain technology experience
  • Open-source contributions
  • Gaming passion projects

Job Details

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced back-end engineer with a passion for building scalable and efficient systems? Do you have a track record of developing custom solutions and optimizing back-end systems? If so, you could be a great fit for the Senior Back End Engineer, EU role at Team Liquid.

In this role, you will contribute to building and maintaining our proprietary new wiki platform and enhancing our existing MediaWiki platform. You'll be contributing to designing and developing new back-end services for Liquipedia, the world’s largest esports encyclopedia across web and mobile platforms. Working in a cross-functional SCRUM team, you'll work alongside teams across functions to ensure the platform continues to grow and evolve. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects in the esports and gaming space.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Design, develop, implement, and deploy scalable back-end solutions.
  • Build and optimize back-end systems to handle large volumes of data and API requests.
  • Work with caching technologies such as Varnish and Memcached to improve system performance.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
  • Refactor legacy services to ensure sustainability and performance for future growth.
  • Work with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to rebuild core infrastructure for better platform needs.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of back-end systems to identify and resolve any issues.
  • Stay current with industry trends to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Work closely with front-end engineers, back-end engineers, and the contributor community to translate business needs into technical specifications.
  • Work within a cross-functional SCRUM team to align development efforts.

What You'll Need: 

  • 4+ years of experience working with PHP in a professional environment.
  • 3+ years of experience working with TypeScript/Node.js.
  • Experience with data processing optimization and caching mechanisms.
  • Strong experience with databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB.
  • Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll Earn Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Experience with the MediaWiki platform.
  • Experience working with blockchain technology.
  • Genuine interest in improving user experiences for the global gaming and esports community.
  • A track record of contributing to open-source projects or gaming-related passion projects.

Why Join Team Liquid:

  • A multicultural work environment in a company where you can truly make a difference
  • Using your creativity to execute different types of projects
  • Keeping up with the latest trends and learning new skills
  • Creating strong relationships with experienced team members who will coach and mentor you

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About The Company

Team Liquid is one of the biggest esports brands in the world. More than just a successful competitive gaming team, we are a broad based enterprise with businesses in online properties, video production, and influencer and campaign management. With headquarters in Los Angeles, Utrecht, São Paulo and Berlin we offer a global staff network and an unmatched partnership portfolio, we are shaping the future of esports. The results: multiple championships across a dozen games, the highest earning team in the world, and the longest brand partnership in esports with Alienware.

 

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