Backend Software Engineer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • $95,360 PA - $119,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Backend Software Engineer at Kabam, you will be essential in building and maintaining backend systems for game teams, ensuring high performance and seamless player experiences. You will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure systems, and tools for in-game events and content. This involves writing and maintaining code, collaborating with team members, debugging software issues, and documenting code. You will also assist in designing backend systems, implementing server-side logic, developing APIs, and integrating systems with the game client. This role requires a proactive individual who communicates effectively, manages tasks efficiently, and seeks opportunities for professional growth.

Must have:

3+ years of software development experience, preferably in game development
Solid technical experience in Node.js and C++.
Shipped multiple titles releases on Console, PC, or Mobile
Strong database experience (any RDBMS, preferably MongoDB)
Experience working on a RESTful API system
Experience working with Google Cloud / AWS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements

Good to have:

Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development
Good experience working with source control
Experience dealing with scalability and performance optimization
Professional proficiency with multiple game engines, or proven ability to pick-up new ones
Able to effectively communicate and translate between general ideas and technical practices
Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting
Up-to-date knowledge on the latest mobile gaming trends
Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies

Perks:

Extended Health Coverage
DEIB Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
RRSP Matching
PTO and Parental Leave
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Telus Virtual Health
Learning and growth
Pay transparency
Cool spaces
Giving back
Hybrid Work

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mongodb

restful-api

data-visualization

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marvel

node.js

data-analytics

kanban

agile-development

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cross-functional

problem-solving

team-management

Job Details

At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our Marvel Contest of Champions team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in building and maintaining the backend systems that support our game teams, ensuring high performance and seamless player experiences. You'll work closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure systems and tools that bring in-game events, features, and live content to life.

This is a hybrid position, with two in-office days per week at our Downtown Vancouver studio.

In this role, you can expect to be involved in:

Writing, testing, and maintaining code following coding standards and best practices.
Collaborating effectively with team members, participating in code reviews, and adhering to established development processes.
Debugging and solving software issues, providing effective solutions.
Maintaining clear and concise documentation for code and project-related materials.
Continuously learning and improving technical skills and knowledge.
Communicating progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders.
Adhering to project deadlines and milestones, and managing tasks efficiently.
Seeking mentorship and sharing knowledge to contribute to team growth.
Backend:
Assisting in designing and architecting backend systems with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
Implementing server-side logic, including APIs, databases, authentication systems, and data processing pipelines.
Developing RESTful APIs, UI interfaces, and data visualization tools.
Collaborating with game designers to understand LiveOps tools and game feature requirements.
Participating in design discussions, providing technical insights and feasibility assessments.
Implementing LiveOps tools and features, including in-game events, content updates, player rewards, and analytics systems.
Assisting in integrating backend systems with the game client to support functionality.

To be successful in this role, your background includes:

3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in game development
Solid technical experience in Node.js, C++.
Shipped multiple titles releases on Console, PC, or Mobile
Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development
Strong database experience (any RDBMS, preferably MongoDB)
Experience working on a RESTful API system
Good experience working with source control
Experience dealing with scalability and performance optimization
Experience working with Google Cloud / AWS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Professional proficiency with multiple game engines, or proven ability to pick-up new ones
Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements
Able to effectively communicate and translate between general ideas and technical practices
Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting
Up-to-date knowledge on 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

Our success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more. Here’s a look at some of the support we provide our people:

Extended Health Coverage: effective day one, no waiting period! Our benefits cover health, dental, life, disability, and extended paramedical services such as vision care, mental health practitioners, massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and much more.
DEIB Benefits: DEIB is important to us and to our people - that’s why our benefits include gender-affirming care, fertility care, and other hormonal treatments and drugs.
Flexible Spending Accounts: our benefits are built on a flex credit model, so you’re able to choose the coverage levels that are right for you, and allocate the rest to a group RRSP/TFSA, Health Spending account, and/or Personal Spending Account.
RRSP Matching: everyone retires eventually, and we help our people save for their futures with a contribution matching program once you reach 90 days with us.
PTO and Parental Leave: we offer paid parental leave, flexible paid time off, paid time off for volunteering, sick leave, and holiday closures.
Employee and Family Assistance Program: this program provides crisis management support, immediate mental health care, and generalized support for emotional, mental, and financial well-being.
Telus Virtual Health: we provide increased access to remote healthcare providers for prescription refills or referrals from the comfort of your home.
Learning and growth: We encourage people to grow both personally and professionally, and support this through regular lunch & learns and an education stipend.
Pay transparency: We share with employees the pay range their role falls within and clear career maps to determine how they can grow within their role or level-up to a promotion.
Cool spaces: Our offices are in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Prince Edward Island, and Seoul. Whether it’s summers on the rooftop patio in Downtown Vancouver, watching the fireworks in Montreal’s South Shore, or trying local eats in Downtown Charlottetown - we want our people to feel like their time spent in office is worthwhile!
Giving back: Our ‘Agents of Change’ initiative is how we support the communities close to our heart, and we have several events and fundraisers every year that Agents of Change organize.
Hybrid Work: We aim to provide flexible arrangements that suit all work styles. All teams at Kabam are hybrid work environments, with a minimum of 2 days in-office to foster team collaboration and bonding. Full-remote options are also available for certain positions within Kabam.