Magic Eden
Backend Engineer
Melbourne, AustraliaFull-timeGlobal
š° AUD 170,000 - 250,000/yr
š Seniorš On-site
ActivePosted within the last 30 days
Job Description
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You will architect and build scalable event-driven backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript on AWS. You will design and optimize real-time streaming pipelines (Kafka, Kinesis), lead projects from architecture through deployment and production monitoring, collaborate with Infrastructure, Product, and Data teams, and mentor engineers while defining backend architecture.
Requirements
- ā6+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems in production
- āProven success with high-throughput, low-latency services in fintech, trading, or entertainment offerings
- āStrong foundation in distributed systems design, cloud infrastructure, and data streaming
- āExperience leading large projects or small teams, balancing shipping speed with long-term system integrity
- āCollaborative, hands-on mindset with ownership and accountability
- āStrong preference for gaming or entertainment industry experience
- āBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Responsibilities
- āArchitect and develop scalable event-driven backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS
- āDesign and optimize real-time data pipelines leveraging Kafka, Kinesis, or equivalent streaming technologies
- āLead end-to-end delivery from architecture and implementation to deployment and monitoring in production
- āCollaborate with Infrastructure, Product, and Data teams to solve complex challenges and accelerate delivery
- āSet the technical vision for backend architecture, contribute to design reviews, and mentor other engineers
Benefits & Perks
- āCompetitive compensation
- āEquity
Tech Stack
low latencytradingdistributed systemsKinesismonitoringstreamingReal-time pipelinesBackend architectureDeploymentKafka