Senior Backend Developer Level 1

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our team. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in developing versioned public APIs, implementing a microservice architecture, and driving innovative solutions within our existing business-critical product. Your primary focus will be on building scalable and efficient backend systems, designing and maintaining versioned APIs, and leveraging AWS infrastructure to deliver innovative solutions in a complex domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems and services to support our business-critical product.
• Versioned Public APIs: Lead the design and implementation of versioned public APIs, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and ease of integration for external stakeholders.
• Microservice Architecture: Collaborate with architects and other developers to implement a microservice architecture, including designing and defining shared services and infrastructure on AWS.
• Scalability and Performance: Optimize backend systems for scalability, performance, and fault tolerance, leveraging AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Domain Expertise: Gain a deep understanding of our complex domain and drive innovative solutions that solve business challenges effectively and efficiently.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and follow best practices for unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing to ensure high-quality and reliable backend systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to backend development, microservices, APIs, and AWS services. Continuously enhance your technical skills and share knowledge within the team.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions to ensure uninterrupted product functionality on AWS infrastructure.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, fostering their growth and guiding them in implementing best practices and efficient solutions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Extensive experience in backend development, with a strong focus on building scalable and efficient systems.
• Proficiency in designing and developing versioned public APIs, ensuring backward compatibility and ease of integration.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with microservice architecture, including designing and implementing shared services.
• Strong knowledge of backend technologies and frameworks, such as .NET Core, Java Spring Boot, or Node.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and related services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFormation).
• Expertise in database design and optimization using SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with message queues, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices for securing APIs and backend systems on AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to design innovative solutions for complex domain challenges.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices on AWS.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Leadership experience or the desire to take on leadership responsibilities is a plus.
• A track record of driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions on complex projects

Join our team and take a leading role in developing versioned public APIs, implementing a microservice architecture, and driving innovation in a complex domain. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by delivering scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions using AWS infrastructure.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us, and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.

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