Game Full Stack Developer

Prodigy Education is a global leader in game-based learning and one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in North America, helping millions of students worldwide love learning through fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
4+ years of experience
Education · Gaming

Description For Game Full Stack Developer

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is seeking a Game Full Stack Developer to join their Engineering team. This role focuses on building and operating a high-performance, scalable, reliable, and secure technology platform for educational games. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience as a backend/Full Stack Developer with expertise in infrastructure and tooling.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Writing exceptional code for immersive learning experiences
  • Developing scalable systems across the entire software development lifecycle
  • Improving architecture and design of game backend systems
  • Contributing to the team's technical direction and culture of excellence
  • Ensuring backend systems are resilient and high-performing for over 150k concurrent users

Required skills:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • Proficiency in backend services using Node, Python, or Java
  • Knowledge of nosql/sql databases and caching strategies
  • DevOps practices and tools experience
  • LiveOps experience in game development

The role offers the opportunity to work on award-winning products, including Prodigy Math, which is used by almost one million teachers annually. Prodigy Education values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all underrepresented groups. They offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program and a culture that promotes growth and continuous learning.

Join Prodigy Education to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming education and positively impacting millions of students and teachers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Game Full Stack Developer

  • Write exceptional code that brings immersive experiences to life for young learners
  • Develop scalable systems encompassing: system design, code implementation, automated testing, tooling, deployment, and observability
  • Suggest and develop improvements to the architecture and design of the game's backend systems
  • Contribute to the team's technical direction and cultivate a culture of excellence
  • Ensure backend systems are resilient, scalable and high-performing for over 150k concurrent users

Requirements For Game Full Stack Developer

Node.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
Kubernetes
MongoDB
React
  • 4+ years experience as a backend developer/Full Stack Developer with a focus on infrastructure and tooling
  • Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform
  • Experience in developing and maintaining backend services using languages such as Node, Python or Java
  • Hands on experience on modeling nosql/sql databases and caching strategies
  • Experience in DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and monitoring
  • Prior experience with LiveOps in game development
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in an agile environment

Benefits For Game Full Stack Developer

  • Total Rewards Program for financial, physical, and mental well-being
  • Opportunity for growth and continuous learning
  • Work on award-winning products
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization

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