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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Programmer - **Company:** ZeniMax Media, Inc. - **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Database Development, Database Queries, Database Schema, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Memory Management, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Message Broker, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Perforce, Systems Development Life Cycle, Web Application Frameworks, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Multi-Cloud, Caching, Backend, Git, Containerization, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Asynchronous Programming, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cd95e60f28e3747b ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design for system development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * You have previous experience building and architecting microservice based distributed applications for deployment to a cloud environment * You have a B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. * You have 10+ years experience in object-oriented and asynchronous programming in multiple languages (you're a polyglot), preferably C++, Golang, Python, and C# (Java acceptable substitute for Golang or Python if you have C++) * You have 5+ years building microservices in the cloud using HTTP protocols, message brokers, caching, and databases systems to support a microservice based architecture * You have 5+ years architecting scalable database solutions to work with microservice architecture (Relational and/or NoSQL) * You have been responsible for coding and/or reviewing the code for most of the Skills (What Makes You Extra S.P.E.C.I.A.L.) listed below * You have significant experience working in a Linux based environment including basic system administration and performance management * You have familiarity with front end frameworks like React or similar * You have familiarity with Cloud Architecture in AWS and Azure, Containerization systems, and DevOps principles * Previous on call experience where you can identify root causes of issues and fix most issues independently, * Solid Computer Science fundamentals including design patterns, algorithms and algorithmic complexity, memory management, state/object management, compilation, execution, and asynchronous processing and how all these apply to the language you are working with * Solid understanding of object-oriented principles including application of composition vs inheritance as well as SOLID principles as it applies to the language you are working with * Expertise in async programming principles and networked applications * Strong C++ fundamentals * Solid Golang or Java * Proficiency with Python or C# Microservice architectures * Proficiency in how to build multi-layered microservice architecture at enterprise scale * Proficiency in message broker and caching system and how to use them to further scale over a microservice architecture * Knowledge of where horizontal scale in cloud architecture fails * Knowledge of cost implications of different architectures Cloud Platform Proficiency * Experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud * Familiarity with services and technologies available in Azure and AWS you can build upon * Ability to develop towards Azure using a multi-cloud framework while managing capacity issues and fallback to AWS * Ability to develop towards hybrid data center and cloud platforms * Expertise in strengths and weakness of solutions offered by each cloud provider Database Proficiency * Database knowledge of basics for different database types (MySQL and variants and Mongo and variants) to the degree you can optimize and tune from the developer perspective * Knowledge of database schema and scaling methodologies to further optimization and scale * Proficiency in database query languages Linux Proficiency * Ability to diagnose performance and connectivity Linux and Windows related issues Security * Understanding of application side security best practices for multilayered micro-services environment DevOps and Automation * Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Git, Perforce, and Team City * Expertise in branch management Open Source and Containerization * Experience with open-source frameworks, operating systems, and containerization technologies like Docker, ECS, AKS, and Kubernetes Testing * Expertise in application and API testing methodologies and best practices * Expertise in automated testing Bonus Skills * You have an educational background in Mathematics and/or Statistics * You have Cloud or Security certifications * You have C++ development experience in systems or gameplay Salary Range ## Description Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios Bethesda Game Studios is seeking a Senior Backend Programmer who can design, implement, and maintain backend services in the cloud as well as build the game side APIs to talk to them. This role involves analyzing requirements, developing architecture plans, and managing cloud microservice applications to ensure optimal performance and security. In your role as Senior Backend Programmer, you will… * Help architect, build, and maintain cloud-based microservice systems primarily in Golang and C++ to support Bethesda Game Studios games. 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