Senior Backend Engineer (AWS, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Real-Time)
Gamdom · Berlin, DE
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of mission-critical backend systems that power real-time, high-throughput applications.
Job description
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to take ownership of mission-critical backend systems that power real-time, high-throughput applications. In this role, you will design, build, and operate scalable services in a cloud-native AWS environment, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and clean architecture. Responsibilities: Backend Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js (Express) and TypeScript. System Design: Own technical decisions, service boundaries, API design, and reliability patterns for backend components. Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS): Design, deploy, and operate backend services on AWS, leveraging managed services for scalability, reliability, and security. Database Ownership: Design schemas, write and optimize SQL, and improve PostgreSQL performance (indexes, query plans, migrations). Real-Time Functionality: Build and operate real-time features using WebSockets ( socket.io ), ensuring stability under load. Performance and Scalability: Improve throughput and latency, and proactively address bottlenecks across services, infrastructure, and the database. Quality and Testing: Write and maintain unit and integration...