Senior Backend DevOps Programmer - Contract

Job summary

Kabam is seeking a Senior Backend DevOps Programmer to design, architect, and maintain advanced gaming systems and tools. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring scalability and performance, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a significant impact on the direction of Kabam’s games.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming.
• Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
• Strong understanding of software engineering with back-end/server-side technologies such as Node.js.
• Experience with RESTful API systems.
• Strong experience with cloud providers (AWS or GCP) and core services related to compute, networking, and managed databases.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and scaling game servers.
• Strong experience using Non-Relational Databases such as MongoDB.
• Experience with real-time multiplayer applications using Sockets or WebSocket.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform is a plus.
• Shipped multiple online titles (on Console, PC, or Mobile).
• Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements.
• Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.
• Strong experience working with source control such as GIT or Perforce.
• Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest mobile gaming trends.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.
• Bilingual (French and English) is considered an important advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect advanced modular gameplay systems that are robust, flexible, and high-performing.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and identify appropriate technologies, frameworks, and cloud infrastructure strategies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate tools, libraries, and technologies to meet project goals.
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in software design and server infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
• Follow and advise on coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
• Iterate on software based on feedback, testing, and performance analysis.
• Architect, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support scalable backend services.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and zero-downtime updates for game servers and APIs.
• Analyze and debug complex software and infrastructure issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification to ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements.
• Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize software for efficiency, and implement real-time monitoring and alerting systems (Datadog, Prometheus).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to understand requirements and deliver large-scale software solutions.
• Document software designs, code, infrastructure topology, and technical processes to facilitate understanding, maintainability, and future enhancements.
• Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve overall codebase quality.
• Implement server-side logic, including APIs, databases, authentication systems, and data processing pipelines.

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