Programmeur.se backend senior / Senior Backend Programmer
Montreal, Quebec, Canada•Rockville, Maryland, USA•Austin, Texas, USA•Dallas, Texas, USA
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Job Summary
Join Bethesda Game Studios as a Senior Backend Programmer and leverage your expertise in cloud microservices, C++, and Golang to build the next generation of AAA games. This role offers the chance to architect scalable systems, mentor junior talent, and contribute to iconic franchises like Starfield and The Elder Scrolls in a collaborative, innovative environment.
About this job
Bethesda Game Studios is seeking a Senior Backend Programmer to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based backend services and their corresponding game-side APIs. This role involves analyzing requirements, developing architectural plans, and managing microservice applications to ensure optimal performance and security, while also mentoring junior team members.
Requirements
- Previous experience building and architecting microservice-based distributed applications for deployment to a cloud environment
- B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years experience in object-oriented and asynchronous programming in multiple languages (C++, Golang, Python, C#, Java)
- 5+ years building microservices in the cloud using HTTP protocols, message brokers, caching, and databases
- 5+ years architecting scalable database solutions (Relational and/or NoSQL) for microservice architecture
- Significant experience working in a Linux-based environment including basic system administration and performance management
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or similar
- Familiarity with Cloud Architecture in AWS and Azure, Containerization systems, and DevOps principles
- Previous on-call experience identifying root causes and fixing issues independently
- Solid Computer Science fundamentals including design patterns, algorithms, memory management, and asynchronous processing
- Strong C++ fundamentals and proficiency with Golang/Java and Python/C#
- Proficiency in building multi-layered microservice architecture at enterprise scale
- Expertise in message brokers and caching systems for scalability
- Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Database knowledge for optimization and tuning (MySQL, Mongo variants) and proficiency in query languages
- Ability to diagnose performance and connectivity issues in Linux and Windows
- Understanding of application-side security best practices for microservices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, Perforce, Team City; expertise in branch management
- Experience with open-source frameworks, operating systems, and containerization technologies like Docker, ECS, AKS, Kubernetes
- Expertise in application and API testing methodologies and automated testing
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salaries
- Generous benefits program
- Offices located in some of North America’s best cities
- Opportunity to contribute to major industry games like Starfield, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout
- Commitment to a fun and diverse culture
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