Remote Backend Developer

Summary

Active Theory is a globally distributed tech company based in Los Angeles and Amsterdam that creates virtual events through its Dreamwave product. They are hiring a backend developer and DevOps hybrid to help build out the underlying tech infrastructure behind their Dreamwave events platform using Node.js, GCP, and Firebase services. The candidate will be responsible for architecting, developing, collaborating, managing cloud infrastructure, and continually improving the backend framework.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum developing secure, scalable, production ready web applications in Node.js
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and services, including Firebase - Compute Engine, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database, Cloud Functions
• Familiar with multiplayer and asynchronous concepts, state management and data flows
• Ability to manage your time and communicate effectively while working remotely
• Ability to work independently and carry a project

Responsibilities

• Backend development primarily in Node.js working closely with GCP and Firebase services - Cloud Functions, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database
• Architect, prototype, scope and develop backend components for each project
• Collaborate and communicate with small, multidisciplinary teams together with frontend developers, designers, 3D artists, and producers to develop backend features
• Plan technical approach and develop custom integrations as required - such as with payments, CRM, ticketing, and content management systems such as Sanity.io
• Manage cloud infrastructure on GCP that scale. Support live events and ensure server resources are running smoothly, load tested, and optimized for expected traffic
• Work closely with backend and platform teams to continually evolve, improve practices and processes, and drive the platform forward