Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

A tech company creating mobile games and apps, ranking as #3 mobile publisher worldwide with 7 billion downloads and 200 million active users.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
4+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Voodoo, a leading mobile gaming company founded in 2013, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their Blitz platform. With 800 employees and impressive metrics of 7 billion downloads and 200M+ active users, Voodoo stands as the #3 mobile publisher globally. The role focuses on developing Blitz, their real-money gaming platform launched in 2021, which enables players to compete in mobile games for cash prizes through tournaments, leagues, and head-up competitions.

The position requires expertise in Python backend development with a strong foundation in microservices architecture. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including AWS services, various databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis), and container orchestration with Kubernetes. The role demands 4+ years of experience and combines technical excellence with system design capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make an impact in the gaming industry. You'll be working on challenging problems in a distributed systems environment, handling real-money transactions, and contributing to a platform that serves millions of users. The company offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare coverage, wellness activities, and flexible working arrangements with remote Fridays.

The position is based in Paris, offering a chance to work with a successful global gaming company while enjoying the cultural and professional benefits of one of Europe's major tech hubs. The role provides an excellent balance of technical challenges, business impact, and professional growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding mobile gaming platform.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

  • Design and implement services that plug and play with the existing microservice ecosystem
  • Contribute to choice of the technology stack and observe best practices for reliability and availability
  • Explore and solve open-ended problems that span across the back-end and infrastructure

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Python
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kubernetes
  • Excellent back-end programming skills with 4+ years of experience
  • A good understanding of the basics of algorithms and databases
  • Write readable, maintainable, and testable code
  • Experience with any cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, GCP, etc.)
  • The willingness to learn and evolve
  • Experience writing production-grade systems in Python
  • Experience with microservice architecture and highly distributed systems
  • Experience with Payment Services Providers
  • Knowledge of frontend development and frameworks
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive salary upon experience
  • Swile Lunch voucher
  • Gymlib (100% covered by Voodoo)
  • Premium healthcare coverage SideCare, for family 100% covered by Voodoo
  • Wellness activities in Paris office
  • Remote days on Fridays

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