Senior Platform Engineer I, Backend

Award-winning independent game development studio creating MARVEL SNAP, focused on making the most fun games in the world.
IndiaReno, NV, USAVail, CO 81657, USA
$150,000 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Platform Engineer I, Backend

Second Dinner, the award-winning studio behind MARVEL SNAP, is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer I to join their Platform Services team. This remote-first position offers an exciting opportunity to work on the backbone of their gaming infrastructure, ensuring millions of players enjoy seamless experiences. The role focuses on implementing critical services like authentication, account management, and payment processing across major platforms including App Store, Google Play, and Steam.

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, applying best practices in both performance and security. You'll work with serverless backend architecture, integrate various platform services, and ensure high availability of systems. The position requires expertise in AWS, proficiency in .NET/C#, and experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

The company offers an impressive benefits package including full medical coverage, 401(k), 16 weeks paid parental leave, and flexible remote work arrangements. Second Dinner values diversity and maintains a collaborative culture where talented individuals can thrive regardless of location. The compensation package of $150,000-$195,000 plus equity and benefits reflects their commitment to attracting top talent.

This role is perfect for engineers who excel at integrating complex systems, value high-performance infrastructure, and want to contribute to award-winning games. You'll be joining a studio that has earned multiple prestigious awards and maintains a strong focus on creating the most engaging gaming experiences possible.

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Responsibilities For Senior Platform Engineer I, Backend

  • Partner with game teams to implement platform services (authentication, accounts, payment processing)
  • Develop and integrate platform services with serverless backend architecture
  • Enable platform service integrations with web shop and external services
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems
  • Enhance security and reliability of cloud-based infrastructure
  • Provide technical guidance for operational efficiency
  • Participate in on-call rotation

Requirements For Senior Platform Engineer I, Backend

Redis
MongoDB
  • Strong experience in operating and scaling backend services in AWS
  • Proficiency in .NET/C# or similar languages
  • Experience integrating backend platform services with web applications
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases for high-traffic systems
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Honeycomb, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
  • Strong understanding of cloud security best practices
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience with live service troubleshooting

Benefits For Senior Platform Engineer I, Backend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • 401(k) contribution with no waiting period
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Home office improvement bonus
  • Paid Vacation & Sick time
  • BetterHelp sessions coverage
  • Company Winter Holiday shutdown
  • Company Summer Holiday shutdown
  • Company Events - Summer all-hands gathering and holiday party

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