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Backend Developer - Big Pixel Studios

Posted 25 Mar 2024
Work experience
1 to 3 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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The role:

As a Backend Developer you'll implement backend services and features for networked mobile games. You’ll also design, apply and optimise live-op services to ensure we can continually update our titles with new content and seasonal events, creatively overcoming challenges in areas including security, scalability, validation and real-time networking.

Main responsibilities:

  • Develop backend services using Node.js, with a focus on scalability and reliability
  • Create tools to improve our development pipeline as necessary to maximise our ability to deliver features and content to players
  • Take part in all aspects of the sprint lifecycle, from feature design and planning through implementation, launch and live operations support
  • Monitor health and performance of features as they go live, debug and quickly resolve server and database issues on games in production

Essential:

  • Prior experience in developing complex applications with Node.js
  • Strong SQL skills (Postgres is a bonus)
  • Experience working with AWS (or other cloud) services
  • Ability to talk through self-written code samples to demonstrate proficiency level

Desirable:

  • Experience with micro-services and highly scalable infrastructure
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform
  • Real-time multi-player (client or server) experience
  • Understanding of architectures, approaches and challenges with regards to multiplayer games
  • Fan of pop culture, Rick and Morty, adult humour

Perks:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Double-matched pension scheme and benefits package
  • Part of the Time Warner family of powerhouse brands like HBO, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TNT and TBS

Turner, a Warner Media company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network,…


Turner, a Warner Media company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.

Turner operates 180 channels showcasing 47 brands in 34 languages in over 200 countries.

The spirit of Turner is a culture of brilliant, committed and highly engaged women and men who are not afraid to take risks, have fun and embrace an all-in attitude. Turner is committed to building a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diverse voices. Join us.

Media
London
2,000 employees