Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / DevOps / AI)
Core
Lead backend engineering team and own architecture for high-scale gaming and AI products serving hundreds of thousands of users.
Role type
Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js/DevOps/AI)
Builds
Scalable backend services, databases, and AI/LLM integrations for gaming and digital platforms
Domain
Gaming, Digital Platforms, AI/LLM
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ/SQS/BullMQ, Docker, CI/CD, System Design, Distributed Systems, Event-driven Architecture
Preferred skills
Kubernetes, Terraform/Pulumi, AWS/GCP/Azure, AI/LLM engineering (RAG, embeddings, vector databases, agents), High-load systems, Gaming experience
Technologies
TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, Express, Fastify, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, BullMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Pulumi, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Own backend architecture and technical decisions; Design, build and maintain backend services; Lead the backend team day-to-day; Review code and maintain engineering standards; Design systems for high availability and scale; Own database architecture; Build integrations with APIs and gaming platforms; Improve system reliability and observability; Work with Tech Lead on CI/CD and infrastructure; Support AI/LLM integration into products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities