At Arkadium (Permanent)Expires at: 2024-07-21Remote policy: Global remoteAt Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that's exactly what we've been doing for 20 years. We're the creators behind the world's most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you've come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.We're privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a "Best Place to Work" (aka not your typical games company).Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We'd love to hear from you!OverviewArkadium is seeking an exceptional and experienced software engineer to help support the development of our award-winning games.While this role is remote, candidates must be available to work standard hours from 09:00 to 18:00 in the Western European Time (WET) zone - (Portugal time zone), where most of the Engineering and Product teams are based.For candidates not residing in Portugal, you will be onboarded as a contractor through our international payroll provider.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end development of scalable and high-performance full-stack applicationsArchitect and design comprehensive and robust full-stack solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirementsDesign, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIsDesign and optimize database schemas, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and securityOptimize application performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in both front-end and back-end componentsImplement and enforce security best practices for data protection and user authenticationLead code reviews and mentor other engineers to ensure high code quality and adherence to best practicesCreate and maintain comprehensive documentation and technical specifications, ensuring ease of understanding and knowledge transferStay up to date with the latest trends and developments in web development and share knowledge with the teamParticipate in agile development processes and contribute to team goals and objectivesMain requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field5+ year experience as a full-stack engineer, with a focus on designing and building scalable systemsStrong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Svelte, or Vue.js) and server-side programming languages (Node.js)Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIsSolid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systemsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure)Experience working with a back-end-as-a-service such as Nakama or PlayfabExperience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience working in an agile development environmentDemonstrated ability to lead and mentor other engineersAbility to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finishStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsBenefits & Perks Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-insA unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and funPaid time off is categorized as 40 flex days for the yearProfit Sharing Plan/Bonus and Additional budget for courses and conferences you are interested in
