BackEnd Software Engineer

Employment Type: Contract

Rate: $25.00 to $28.00 USD/hour (negotiable)

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written) – No exceptions
• Professional experience in the gaming industry required

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer for our client in the gaming industry. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, scalable code while working on core infrastructure supporting a rapidly growing game. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing backend systems to handle millions of users while collaborating with a distributed team across the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services for gaming applications
• Implement scalable solutions to support hundreds of thousands of daily active users
• Conduct code reviews to maintain quality standards across the codebase
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, functional, load)
• Create clear technical documentation for features and systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve live operations issues
• Participate in Agile development processes including standups and sprint planning

Technical Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional experience with modern programming languages (.NET, C#, Python, Node.js)
• 5+ years of experience building high-traffic applications (100K+ DAU) on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• 5+ years working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with NoSQL solutions (Redis, MongoDB)
• 5+ years working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Proven track record as a lead engineer on large-scale games or applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Game development experience
• Load and stress testing expertise
• AI/ML integration experience
• CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Data analytics and metrics optimization