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.
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, improve practices and processes, and drive the platform forward.

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.

Backend Developer

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