Senior Full-stack Engineer

At Arkadium (Permanent), in Portugal
Expires at: 2024-07-21Remote policy: Full remote
At 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
- 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, i
OS, 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),
- 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!Overview
Arkadium is seeking an exceptional and experienced software engineer to help support the development of our
- winning games. Responsibilities
Lead
-
- end development of scalable and
- performance
- stack applications
Architect and design comprehensive and robust
- stack solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements
Design, develop, and maintain
- side applications and APIs
Design and optimize database schemas, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and security
Optimize application performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in both
- end and
- end components
Implement and enforce security best practices for data protection and user authentication
Lead code reviews and mentor other engineers to ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and technical specifications, ensuring ease of understanding and knowledge transfer
Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in web development and share knowledge with the team
Participate in agile development processes and contribute to team goals and objectives
Main requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field5+ year experience as a
- stack engineer, with a focus on designing and building scalable systems
Strong proficiency in modern
- end frameworks (React, Svelte, or Vue. js) and
- side programming languages (Node. js)Experience with relational and/or No
SQL databases (My
SQL, Postgre
SQL)Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure)Experience working with a
-
-
-
- service such as Nakama or Playfab
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience working in an agile development environment
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor other engineers
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish
Strong
- solving and
- thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits & Perks Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development
- ins
Meaningful supplemental health insurance for you and your household (medical, dental & vision plans)Meal allowance
Additional budget for courses and conferences you are interested in
Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
Summer Fridays: 4 Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun