Senior BackendBlockchain Developer

TapNation is a Mobile Gaming publisher helping developers take their games to the next level.

Our international and creative team harnesses the power of new technologies to deliver successful and entertaining gaming experiences to players worldwide.

TapNation released 100 games which generated close to 1 billion downloads! Our ambition is to lead the way in a highgrowth market.

Tasks

As a Backend Developer specializing in Node.js you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our realtime multiplayer gaming experiences.

By working in the Web3 Division you will:

• Backend Development: Design develop and maintain the serverside components and APIs required for realtime multiplayer gameplay using Node.js.
• Blockchain Development: Design and implement smart contracts & stay uptodate with the latest developments in blockchain technology and integrate new advancements into our products
• RealTime Communication: Implement realtime communication protocols (WebSocket WebRTC etc.) to ensure smooth and lowlatency multiplayer interactions.
• Database Management: Manage and optimize databases (e.g. Redis BigQuery BigTable PubSub DataFlow) to store gamerelated data and player information efficiently.
• Scalability and Performance: Architect and optimize the backend infrastructure for scalability and high performance ensuring smooth gameplay for thousands of concurrent players.
• Security: Implement robust security measures to protect against cheating hacking and other security threats in a multiplayer gaming environment.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with game developers designers and other crossfunctional teams to integrate multiplayer features seamlessly into mobile games.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing debugging and optimization of backend systems to ensure reliability and a seamless gaming experience.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and uptodate documentation for APIs services and backend systems to facilitate teamwork and future development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in backend development using Node.js.
• Experience with smart contract development using Solidity Rust or similar languages
• Experience with realtime multiplayer game development is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in WebSocket WebRTC and other realtime communication technologies.
• Strong knowledge of databases (e.g. RedisBigQuery BigTable PubSub DataFlow) and database optimization.
• Good knowledge of the cloud provider GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Good knowledge and proficiency with serverless architecture are advantageous.
• Excellent problemsolving skills
• Team player and humble.
• Fluent in English.
• Good knowledge of the gaming/apps industry
• Good Knowledge about the Web3 industry is a plus