Senior Node.js Developer* [Studio]

We are one of the leading publishers of free-to-play online games based in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Would you like to experience the studio atmosphere within the comfort of a large established company? As an independent unit within Gameforge, our studio team focuses on developing an outstanding play-to-earn game.

Would you like to kickstart the development of a new game? Then come to us and be part of a dedicated team focussed on pushing our ideas to life. As the sole Senior Node.js developer you will shape the game in many ways: Make sound decisions about the tech stack to be used, envision and design the architecture, and - last but not least - take care of the implementation!

Please submit your application in English.

Karlsruhe | hybrid working | full-time | from now

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• You are solely responsible for the design and implementation of the backend of a new mobile game

• You define the API together with the frontend developers

• You manage the development pipeline and take care of documentation

• You are part of a small, cross-departmental team

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• You have proven experience with creating Node.js applications from scratch (using Express or similar frameworks)

• You are proficient working with the latest versions of TypeScript

• You are passionate about blockchain technology in general and the implementation of NFT or smart contracts specifically

• You have experience with developing software for environments with container orchestration (e.g. K8s with Helm and Docker)

• You have knowledge of writing unit tests in Jest

What is important for us in a person?

• You live for online games and know the ins and outs of mobile gaming

• You know how to handle complex tasks without losing your cool

• You keep a cool head and can easily adjust to changing situations and modify existing processes

Why do we enjoy working here?

• An international company awaits you! English is our company language, as employees from over 35 nations are part of our team

• The future's hybrid! Together with your manager and team, you can arrange how you split your time working from home or at the office

• Where colleagues become friends! Regular team events and an open company culture

• We put our complete trust in you! Through freedom to choose things like flexible assignment of working hours and personal responsibility for your own work