Backend Developer

Develop scalable, secure, high-performance backend systems powering the Petsflip virtual pet ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build RESTful APIs for Petsflip’s game functionality, transactions, and user systems.
• Optimize backend performance for millions of global users.
• Implement secure data flow, authentication, and real-time event handling.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with front-end, mobile, and game designers to build new features.
• Develop microservices, caching layers, and scalable architecture.
• Debug, test, and improve backend modules to ensure stability.
• Manage database structures, storage optimization, and query performance.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, Node.js, or Python (PHP preferred for Petsflip).
• Experience with MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, or similar database systems.
• Understanding of API security, JWT, OAuth, and session management.
• Experience with high-traffic, scalable system design.
• Knowledge of microservices, caching, queues, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with Git, Linux, Nginx/Apache, and dev-ops fundamentals.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills (Bonus):

• Experience working on gaming apps, virtual economies, or trading systems.
• Knowledge of WebSockets, real-time events, or multiplayer systems.
• Understanding of high-security financial or transaction-based architecture.
• Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or any cloud-native technologies.