Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Remote

Overview

Big Viking Games is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join our Technology team, focusing on building scalable backend systems for our live-ops titles.

In Short

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based backend systems.
• Maintain existing game services and refactor components for modernization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature development.
• Ensure backend systems meet performance and security standards.
• Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to peers.
• Resolve backend performance issues and scalability bottlenecks.
• Document systems and workflows for maintainability.
• Work in a distributed system environment.
• Implement data storage strategies using various databases.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with backend systems.
• Proficiency in PHP, Java, Node.js, or C#.
• 5+ years of experience with MySQL or MariaDB.
• Experience with RabbitMQ.
• 3+ years in distributed systems.
• Strong backend fundamentals understanding.
• Experience in cloud-native development.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 CAD annually.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous time off policies.
• Annual compensation adjustments based on performance.
• Flexibility of a 100% remote role.