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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Engineer - **Company:** Black Tree Gaming Limited - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Github, Key Management, Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Release Management, Prometheus, TypeScript, Management of Software Versions, ReactJS, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Webpack, Kubernetes, Playwright, Sentry, React Redux, JestJS, Terraform, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5811784592 ## About the Role * Production experience shipping and maintaining an Electron (or comparable, e.g. Tauri/NW.js) desktop application. * Strong production experience with TypeScript and Node.js. * Electron packaging and distribution (electron-builder or similar), including code signing and auto-update. * Native module compilation (node-gyp, C++ addons) and managing compatibility across Electron/Node.js upgrades. Important - Build, Release & Testing * CI/CD experience for complex, cross-platform builds (GitHub Actions or similar). * Familiarity with pnpm and monorepo tooling (Nx or similar). * JavaScript bundlers (Webpack required; Rolldown/esbuild migration experience a plus). * Testing infrastructure for desktop apps, including E2E (Playwright or similar). Nice to Have - Platform & Infra * At least one major cloud provider (we're multi-cloud). * Monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar). * Understanding of secrets management and infra security principles. Bonus Skills: * Kubernetes in production; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). * React and Redux in a desktop application context. * .NET / C# interop from Node.js (typically over IPC). * Code signing infrastructure (EV certificates, HSM workflows, Windows code signing). * Desktop crash reporting and telemetry (Sentry, Crashpad, Breakpad, OpenTelemetry, or similar). * Binary diff / delta update mechanisms (bsdiff, courgette, or similar). * Open-source project infrastructure (community workflows, contribution and release management). * Extension/plugin architecture patterns and developer SDK tooling. * Background in gaming, modding, or tooling for technical creators. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Engineer to own the build, packaging, release, and developer experience for Vortex, our open-source Electron mod manager (TypeScript, React, Redux, Node.js) used by millions of gamers. If you've shipped and maintained a production Electron app, build toolchain, native modules, code signing, auto-update, cross-platform packaging this role is built around that skill set. You'll work closely with our App engineers to improve how Vortex is built, packaged, and shipped across Windows and Linux. Role Responsibilities * Own and improve CI/CD pipelines across all services, with Vortex as the primary focus (GitHub Actions). * Own and optimise the Vortex build toolchain: pnpm/Nx monorepo orchestration, TypeScript compilation, bundling (Webpack 5, migrating to Rolldown), Electron packaging (electron-builder), and native module compilation (node-gyp, @electron/rebuild). * Set up and maintain testing infrastructure: unit/integration (Vitest) and E2E (Playwright). * Design and maintain the Vortex release pipeline: versioning, signing, auto-update, staging/beta channels, and installer generation. * Improve developer experience for App engineers: local dev setup (Windows/Linux), fast rebuild/reload cycles, debugging tooling, and dependency strategy (pnpm, native builds, security scanning). * Support ongoing Electron/Node.js runtime upgrades, ensuring native module compatibility and minimal ecosystem breakage. * Participate in on-call, respond to infrastructure incidents, contribute to post-incident reviews, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 136 - No JS(on) of mine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/482-dev-digest-136-no-js-on-of-mine) - [Dev Digest 106 - DHH in HD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/394-dev-digest-106-dhh-in-hd) - [Dev Digest 113 - Debugging above the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/422-dev-digest-113-debugging-above-the-cloud)