Senior Backend Engineer

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Papaya, a leading mobile game company, seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to build and lead development of a high-scale backend platform for millions of users. Responsibilities encompass end-to-end solution development, writing high-quality code, experimenting with new technologies, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of experience in server application design and development, proficiency in a major language (NodeJS preferred), and expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Kubernetes). The role involves working with technologies such as NodeJS, Typescript, Redis, and MySQL.
Must have:
  • 4+ years server application design & development experience
  • BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Cloud architecture expertise (AWS)
  • Proficient in a major development language (NodeJS preferred)
  • Build high-scale backend platform
  • Lead end-to-end solutions
Good to have:
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience with Redis and MySQL
  • Mentoring experience

Job Details

Description

Get ready to join the action at Papaya, one of the world's fastest-growing mobile game powerhouses! We're all about delivering fun and excitement to millions of players across our diverse range of games. The company is HQ in the heart of Tel Aviv.

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer eager to become one of our pioneering core team members and establish themselves as a significant building block of our products and company at this critical point in time before we reach greater heights.

Responsibilities


  • Build a high-scale backend platform for millions of users.
  • Lead end-to-end solutions from requirements to production with a design that decreases the time-to-market. 
  • Write high-quality and performant code following industry best practices and standards.
  • Experiment with new technologies, tools, and 3rd party frameworks. Utilize them to deliver state-of-the-art tech.
  • Mentor new members of the team.
  • Tech stack: AWS, Kubernetes, NodeJs, Typescript, Redis, MySQL

Requirements


  • 4 years of proven record in server applications design and development.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science (or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud architecture
  • Proficient in a major development language.
  • Passion for learning new technologies and applying them to make a difference.
  • Can-do approach.

Bonus Points :

  • Being introduced by a Papaya team member

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About The Company

Since 2019, Papaya has been committed to shaping the future of gaming through an innovative and forward-thinking approach to game development. We believe that gaming should be about more than just luck, which is why our games are designed to reward skill, strategy, and perseverance. 


Ranked by Dun’s 100 as one of the top 50 hi-tech companies in Israel to work for.

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