Senior Game Backend Engineer

Old World Industries

Game Backend Engineer modernizing Offworld Industries’ live-service multiplayer backend. Owning stateful microservices, testing, CI/CD, and Tencent infrastructure integration.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeNew Westminster • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software engineering with a focus on high-concurrency multiplayer game servers, implementing robust scaling logic, and managing microservice architectures. Proficient in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and NoSQL databases, with strong communication skills in Mandarin and English.

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Backend Software EngineeringNode.js ProficiencyHigh-Concurrency Multiplayer Game ServersNoSQL Database ExperienceMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Node.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptStateful Backend ScalingMemory ManagementDistributed CachingNoSQL DatabasesIntegration TestingCI/CD PipelinesMicroservice Backend

Soft Skills

Technical OwnershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsTencent InGame PaaSTcaplusDBTencent MidasWeGameACE SDK

Industry Keywords

Live-Service PlatformsHigh-Throughput Read/WriteGraceful Shutdown ProtocolsDirty-Cache SynchronizationGame Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptJenkinsMicroservicesNode.jsNoSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit and remediate existing stateful scaling logic.
Implement graceful shutdown protocols and dirty-cache synchronization to prevent data loss during scaling events.
Take ownership of partially implemented systems and complete them by connecting backend logic to frontend RPC calls.
Decouple database versioning and configuration from the codebase.
Replace legacy shell-script deployments with containerized CI/CD pipelines.
Establish automated integration testing for Midas IAP validations, custom data synchronization, and guild permission systems.
Coordinate directly with Tencent infrastructure support teams.
Collaborate with the Vancouver team on architecture, code reviews, and live-operations incident response.
Take technical ownership of the live-service game’s microservice backend.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
At least 3 years focused on high-concurrency multiplayer game servers or live-service platforms.
High proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript within a microservices environment.
Deep understanding of stateful backend scaling, consistent hashing, memory management, and distributed caching strategies.
Strong NoSQL database experience in high-throughput read/write scenarios.
Native-level Mandarin fluency.
Professional-level English for meetings, documentation, and code reviews.
Willingness to accommodate meetings during China morning hours while working in the Pacific Time zone.
Prior experience with Jenkins is preferred.
Prior hands-on experience deploying to Tencent InGame PaaS is preferred.
Direct experience with TcaplusDB table configuration and data management is preferred.
Familiarity integrating and securing Tencent Midas, WeGame, and ACE SDKs is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extended health and dental benefits
2 weeks of paid vacation