> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/50870-backend-developer-outplayed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/50870-backend-developer-outplayed). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Developer - Outplayed - **Company:** Overwolf View All Jobs - **Location:** Lair, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, OAuth, Prism (Software), Recommender Systems, Redis, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Snowflake, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, NestJS, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Golang - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb4f7f2374943cc52d33faeda0854c97e6 ## About the Role * 6+ years of backend software development experience * Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, including production NestJS experience * Solid experience with SQL and Redis * Experience designing and operating distributed, event-driven systems and REST APIs at scale * Experience with AWS/GCP, Infrastructure as Code, and Docker-based production environments * Strong debugging, performance, and problem-solving skills * Strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments Bonus points * Hands-on experience with Go * Experience building social platforms, feeds, recommendation systems, or social graphs * Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, Snowflake, or large-scale data platforms * Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools * Passion for gaming ## Description In this role, you will: * Design and build backend services and REST APIs for large-scale gamer-facing products * Develop systems for media management, social features, and core product capabilities * Build backend services with TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Go * Develop and maintain event-driven pipelines using Go and Kafka * Build and improve cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Terragrunt * Work with production systems running on ECS, ECR, RDS, and related AWS services * Implement scalable authentication and OAuth flows * Improve scalability, reliability, observability, and developer workflows across the platform * Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, technical planning, and production ownership * Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, analysts, and designers to deliver high-impact features * Befriend the beings of the enchanted forest and become their guardian ## Related Videos - [Building the platform for providing ML predictions based on real-time player activity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/944-building-the-platform-for-providing-ml-predictions-based-on-real-time-player-activity) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) ## Related Articles - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)