Job
- Level
- Lead
- Ort
- Hamburg
- Arbeitsmodell
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Feld
- Application, Back End
- Anstellung
- Vollzeit
- Vertragsart
- Unbefristetes Dienstverhältnis
Job Zusammenfassung
In dieser Rolle entwickelst du skalierbare Backend-Dienste in TypeScript und Node.js, transformierst monolithische Systemarchitekturen und förderst Best Practices für Sicherheit und Tests, während du eng mit Produktteams zusammenarbeitest.
Job Technologien
Deine Rolle im Team
- Join our platform team as Principal Node.js Engineer! At Twin Harbour Interactive we strive to develop high-quality strategy games and make them accessible for all players around the world. In our eyes game development is a promise for fun and entertainment - that's what we live and aim for! Innovation is part of our DNA. We actively integrate Artificial Intelligence to reduce repetitive tasks and create space for what really matters: strategic thinking and human connection. We don't just use AI - we look for people who can shape the way we work with it. Our staff is multicultural and international. We have flat hierarchies, open communication culture, and support the autonomous work of our agile working teams. We believe in efficient work where each of our employees contributes to the success of our games. As a Principal Node.js Engineer, you will have a pivotal role in the extension and improvement of our backend services. You bring the expertise needed to ensure the development of stable, performant, scalable, secure, and maintainable code. You will work towards improving our development workflows and best practices. You will help with the coordination with product teams and technical leads, and will work side by side with the product manager to decide priorities and the long term technical strategy of the team.
- Lead the transformation of our core PHP monolithic backend into a secure, performant and well architected set of decoupled services.
- Drive architectural decisions for new services.
- Promote and implement security, testing and development best practices.
- Contribute high-quality and maintainable TypeScript code using NestJS framework.
- Work with a variety of tools and technologies including Sentry, Datadog, Sonar, Docker, Kubernetes, Mysql, Postgres, Redis, Memcache and Pub/Sub.
- Take ownership of important tech KPIs to ensure a smooth development process.
- Work closely with the Head of Platform shaping the technical vision and project roadmap.
- Collaborate with our quality engineers to fully integrate them into our development process.
- Lead integration of new APIs, payment systems, and data tracking.
- Mentor and guide developers on your team.
- Drive technical discussions and be responsible for technical decisions when team-wide consensus is not reached.
Unsere Erwartungen an dich
Qualifikationen
- Good understanding of relational databases and containers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and able to write easy to understand, well-structured and maintainable code using design patterns appropriately.
- You can quickly get familiar with complex code bases.
- You have the ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Practiced agile methodologies, specifically Kanban.
- Fluent in technical and business English.
- You are interested in learning outside of the box and also taking over full-stack development tasks.
Erfahrung
- At least 7 years of professional experience in TypeScript/Node.js development.
- Proven experience in software service architecture methodologies (i.e. DDD) and in PHP 7/8 and PHP frameworks in the context of understanding legacy codebases.
- Experienced with unit/integration/end-to-end testing and modern Node.js frameworks.
- You have worked on multi-server, high-load Node.js applications and APIs; and have gained experience working with cloud technologies (i.e. GCP).
- Interest in and already some experience augmenting your work with AI tools (i.e. Claude Code, Codex or Gemini).
- You are an experienced coach and mentor. You are able to facilitate technical discussions within and outside the team.
- You are enthusiastic about games and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team. Having past game development experience is a plus.
Unser Angebot
- Whether you're crafting code from a harbor-view desk in Hamburg or fine-tuning design details under the Maltese sun, we support flexible hybrid work models that empower you to do your best work - wherever you are.
- At Twin Harbour, your journey matters. Our Career Path Framework and mentorship culture provide the clarity and feedback you need to take the next step - whether you're deepening your expertise or branching into new disciplines.
- We invest in your growth with language courses, e-learning platforms, and support for conferences and training.
- We believe that great teams are built on trust, respect, and good humor. From game nights to casual drinks, quiz nights, and karaoke, we don't just work together - we connect, play, and support each other like a true crew.
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Twin Harbour Interactive
Twin Harbour Interactive, ein internationales Studio für Strategie-Spiele, wurde 2025 durch die Fusion von Bytro Labs und Dorado Games gegründet und hat Büros in Hamburg und Malta.
Description
- Unternehmenstyp
- Etablierte Firma
- Arbeitsmodell
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Branche
- Internet, IT, Telekom
Principal Node.js Engineer
- Ort
- Hamburg
- Arbeitsmodell
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversität
- Für alle Personen geeignet (m/w/d)
- Nur Englisch
- Nur Englisch erforderlich
