Backend Developer

Job Description

Active Theory is seeking a backend developer and DevOps hybrid to help build out the underlying tech infrastructure behind our Dreamwave events platform.

This person will work on:

• Backend development primarily in Node.js working closely with GCP and Firebase services - Cloud Functions, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database.
• Architect, prototype, scope and develop backend components for each project. Requirements can vary significantly with each project, particular creative execution, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with small, multidisciplinary teams together with frontend developers, designers, 3D artists, and producers to develop backend features.
• Work independently on small to medium projects, support tech leads on small teams on larger projects.
• Plan technical approach and develop custom integrations as required - such as with payments, CRM, ticketing, and content management systems such as Sanity.io.
• Manage cloud infrastructure on GCP that scale. Support live events and ensure server resources are running smoothly, load tested, and optimized for expected traffic.
• Learn, champion, and build upon Medusa, our backend framework, to continually improve functionality and maintain a library of reusable modules.
• Work closely with backend and platform teams to continually evolve, improves practices and processes, and drive the platform forward.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum developing secure, scalable, production ready web applications in Node.js.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and services, including Firebase - Compute Engine, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database, Cloud Functions.
• Familiar with multiplayer and asynchronous concepts, state management and data flows.
• Experience designing and implementing database schemas for maintainability, performance, and scale.
• Ability to manage your time and communicate effectively while working remotely.
• Ability to work independently and carry a project.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.