Hybrid Senior Backend Developer

at Tripledot Studios

• Job title: Senior Backend Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Distributed Systems, Docker, EC2, JavaScript, Linux, MySQL, Node.js, PHP, Postgres, Redis
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Senior Backend Developer at Clipwire Games responsible for backend systems and infrastructure. Collaborating with teams to architect scalable and reliable solutions for mobile gaming.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex backend systems and infrastructure
• Lead the development of internal tools from concept through to production deployment
• Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective backend solutions aligned with business needs
• Proactively identify and address performance, reliability, and cost optimization opportunities
• Act as an escalation point for complex backend and infrastructure issues
• Review and approve code contributions to ensure high technical standards across the team
• Mentor Junior and Backend Developers, supporting their technical growth
• Clearly prioritize competing technical initiatives and communicate trade-offs to stakeholders
• Propose and drive improvements to backend architecture, tooling, and development workflows

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in backend languages and frameworks, particularly PHP and Node.js
• Deep understanding of relational databases (mySQL and Postgres), indexing strategies, and performance tuning
• Advanced knowledge of AWS infrastructure, including EC2, Load Balancers, CloudWatch, and networking fundamentals
• Strong working knowledge of Redis/Valkey and caching strategies
• Experience designing and reviewing scalable backend architectures
• Experience debugging distributed systems and resolving production incidents efficiently
• Comfortable working with Docker and containerized environments
• Confident use of Git, SSH, and Linux-based environments
• Clear, structured communication of technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ownership over medium to large technical initiatives
• Ability to balance delivery speed with code quality and long-term maintainability

Benefits

• 15 days holiday in addition to bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year - with every 5 years of service, you’ll receive an extra 5 days!
• Hybrid Working: We work in the office 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday is an optional office day. Lunch is provided on all 3 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plus a $500 a year Wellness Benefit to spend towards personal and mental development.
• Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand.
• Family-Friendly Culture: A generous parental leave policy and a supportive, family-friendly culture.
• Regular company events: Fun events that celebrate our achievements and our team spirit.
• Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development.