Platform Engineer

Description

Platform Engineer - Backend Systems

Important:

While we recognize there is talent all over the world, we can only consider Canadian residents at this time. We will be prioritizing talent located in Ontario first, as it fits the needs of our organization best.

A Little About Us:

Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.

The Nitty Gritty:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Engineer specializing in backend systems with expertise in Java and PHP. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable backend solutions that power our diverse range of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Java and PHP.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to support various frontend applications and services.
• Collaborate with frontend/game developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Work with Data Engineers to implement and manage database schemas and data storage solutions.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, security, and performance of backend infrastructure.
• Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Write appropriate automated tests
• Work with DevOps to deploy and maintain applications in a cloud environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process and the overall platform architecture.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or PHP programming languages.
• Extensive experience in building RESTful APIs and integrating with various frontend technologies.
• Solid understanding of database management, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Familiarity with AWS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices.
• Understanding of security best practices in web development.

Benefits

The Loot:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• A generous amount of Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days)
• Competitive Salaries
• Professional Growth
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Vikoins (Peer Recognition Program & Rewards)
• Stock Options
• Group RRSP Matching
• Frequent remote events/meetings to stay connected with your peers and share company updates
• Remote work environment

Becoming a Viking:

Does the idea of working for a gaming company doing what you love everyday sound exciting? Great, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume and cover letter.

Big Viking Games is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.