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Backend Developer - Nitro (CST or EST Time Zone)

Overwolf

Overwolf

Software Engineering
Chicago, IL, USA · United States
Posted on Jul 18, 2024

Description

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our legendary quest!

At Nitro, we empower web publishers with efficient and optimized ad solutions, ensuring a seamless experience for both publishers and their audiences. Our innovative approach and cutting-edge technology have made us a leader in the industry, the subject of many poems sung by bards in taverns across the realm.

As a Nitro Backend Developer, you will work closely with our backend technical lead and other team members to develop, maintain, and scale our backend systems. If you are passionate about backend development, eager to learn, and proficient in Go (Golang), this role may be a "go" for you (See what we did there?).

What We Provide:

  • Remote-first employment.
  • Work in the gaming industry.
  • A chance to transform the lives of website owners.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus a 401(k) plan.
  • Be part of a legendary tech team!

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily using Go (Golang).
  • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other team members to define and implement new features.
  • Optimize and scale our backend systems to handle increasing traffic and ensure high performance and reliability.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from peer reviews.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously improving your skills and knowledge.
  • Plot with the demon lord of the mystic backend realms to bring forth a thousand years of backend rule.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in backend development.
  • Proficiency in Go (Golang) is required.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and database systems (SQL).
  • Proficiency in handling large datasets.
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Fluent in demonic tongues.

About Nitro

As a division of Overwolf, Nitro is at the forefront of reinventing website monetization for the gaming industry. Our ad tech platform ensures an uncompromised user experience, combining rapid revenue generation and high-quality service featuring Net 7 Payouts, same-day support, and the industry’s quickest ad loading times. Recognized for its speed, transparency, and general ease of use, Nitro collaborates with over 300 publishers, managing more than 500 gaming websites globally. Our exclusive network, encompassing the world's most popular IPs, generates over eight billion ad impressions from over a billion page views worldwide.

For more information about Nitro, please visit www.nitropay.com.