Senior Backend Developer - Gaming Industry

💼 Professional Summary

Experienced Senior Backend Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on development using modern technologies like .NET, C#, Node.js, and Python. Specialized in building scalable, high-availability backend systems for cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and powering products with hundreds of thousands of daily active users — particularly in the gaming industry. Proven ability to thrive in Agile/Scrum teams and high-performance environments. Strong advocate for clean architecture, performance optimization, and a seamless player experience.

🛠️ Technical Skills & Tools

Languages: C#, .NET, Python, Node.js

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Cloud Infrastructure

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB

Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, event-driven systems

Best Practices: CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, load/stress testing, automation

DevOps Collaboration: Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring tools

Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, continuous delivery

Bonus Skills: AI 🤖, Data Analytics 📊, test automation, live operations support

🎮 Gaming & Product Experience

5+ years building and supporting products with 100K+ DAUs

Backend ownership on live-service games and large-scale applications

Deep experience working in cross-functional teams with DevOps, QA, and Product

Proficient in handling live releases, hotfixes, and operational monitoring

Comfortable navigating the demands of real-time multiplayer and interactive platforms

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain core backend services with a focus on performance, reliability, and security

Design and implement scalable features in cloud-native architectures

Write clean, well-documented code with unit, functional, and load testing

Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to make technical decisions

Conduct peer code reviews to ensure consistency across the codebase

Support live environments and troubleshoot production issues

Actively participate in Agile ceremonies: standups, sprint planning, retrospectives