Backend Software Engineer (Infrastructure-Focused)
Core
Design, build, and evolve backend services and infrastructure systems that dynamically scale hundreds of servers daily, orchestrating isolated runtime environments inside Kubernetes pods.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer (infrastructure/platform)
Builds
Backend services, APIs, and dynamic Kubernetes scaling/orchestration systems
Domain
Video game commerce platform infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Kubernetes (autoscaling, cluster lifecycle, production debugging), Docker, Node.js, TypeScript, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), scalable backend system design
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
Responsibilities
Design and develop backend services and APIs; Architect and evolve Infrastructure as Code for dynamic Kubernetes scaling; Build and maintain Docker-based deployment pipelines; Design and optimize deployment and scaling strategies; Collaborate with engineering and DevOps to ensure system resilience and security; Monitor and improve system performance and cost efficiency; Document infrastructure patterns and operational workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC