As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build scalable backend infrastructure, mentor team members, optimize processes, and integrate AI-driven tools.
Get ready to join the action at Papaya, one of the world's fastest-growing mobile game powerhouses! We're all about delivering fun and excitement to millions of players across our diverse range of games. The company is HQ in the heart of Tel Aviv.
We seek a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to drive our infrastructure initiatives. This role involves working closely with DevOps and development teams to enhance velocity and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance backend solutions.
- At least 6 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience in introducing new backend technologies and code infrastructure with wide impact on developers.
- Hands-on experience with cloud architecture, preferably AWS and K8s
- Proficiency in a major backend language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, etc.).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Bonus Points :
- Being introduced by a Papaya team member
Top Skills
AWS
Kubernetes
MySQL
Node.js
Redis
Typescript
PAPAYA (papaya.com) New York, New York, USA Office
106 W 32nd St, New York, New York, United States, 10001
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