Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Take a leading role in the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance backend systems using JavaScript and Node.js.
• API Development: Design and develop secure and efficient RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between the frontend applications and the backend services.
• Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage databases (both relational and NoSQL) to ensure data integrity, availability, and performance for backend services.
• Microservices Architecture: Contribute to the development and maintenance of microservices-based architecture, ensuring modularity and scalability of the backend systems.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in backend development, code quality, and system architecture.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize backend performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to enhance system efficiency.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and adhere to stringent security measures to safeguard user data and transactions, complying with industry standards and regulations.
• Integration & Scalability: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate third-party services and ensure the scalability and reliability of backend systems.
• DevOps Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps teams to establish and maintain continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Issue Resolution & Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues related to backend services, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a software engineer, with a focus on backend development using JavaScript and Node.js.
• Strong expertise in building scalable and high-performance backend systems, including designing APIs and working with databases.
• Proficiency in Node.js and server-side JavaScript development, along with a solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Familiarity with microservices-based architectures and related technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience in implementing secure backend solutions.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Chinese speaking is a must.

Bonus

• Previous experience in the gaming industry or related fields.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.