Web Backend Engineer (HCM) in VIETNAM

Gear Games is an operated Game Development Studio with offices expanding globally.

We have an experienced, international team of developers working on top-grossing titles played by millions of casual and core gamers. We are growing our in-house projects and also collaborate with world-class partners like Scopely (WWE Champions, Looney Toons, Star Trek..) on exciting titles.

We hire exceptionally creative and talented people from all over the globe that bring experience and international standards to the table, but that's just the start! Commitment to our people is our real strength and the key to our success.

Our offices:

In Vietnam:

• 125D Minh Khai, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
• 52 Nguyen Van Linh, Hai Chau, Danang
• 561A Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh

In Italy: Via Borghetto N.3 – 20122 Milano, P.I. 12774480961

For more information, please visit our:

• Website: https://www.geargames.com/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geargamescompany
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gear-games/

Job Description:

We are working on iOS/Android games that have very high concurrent users and high network traffic in foreign markets (US/Europe/Arab). In order to scale up our business, we are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer whose main responsibilities are:

• Implement new game functions on the server side.
• Debug and fix existing issues.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirement:

• From 3+ years of experience working in Software Development, solid experience in JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• In-depth knowledge of Node.js
• Experienced with backend frameworks and libraries (e.g., Express.js, NestJS).
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experienced with micro-service/Monolithics architecture, or related tools such as K8S,...
• Experienced in working with cloud services like S3, Cloudfront, SQS, Lambda,...
• Experienced with PostgreSQL, and Redis.
• Good command of the English language

Nice to have:

• Strong knowledge of Next.js
• Experienced with implementing observability & tracing.
• Experience with improving best performance (caching layer, searching engine, …)
• Experience with large-scale systems is highly desirable, as well as an understanding of scaling problems and security.

REWARDS

At Gear Games, we value talent and strive to create an engaging and caring working environment, and we appreciate our employees' hard work and dedication. We understand that mental health is as important as financial well-being, we offer an attractive compensation and benefit package as well as so many fun and exciting activities to engage employees and boost their topmost creativity and productivity at work, including but not limited to:

• Attractive salary with full pay during the probationary period;
• 100% of social insurance costs based on the full salary paid by the company;
• Performance bonus, profit sharing at the end of the year;
• Lunch allowance and personal events care, premium healthcare insurance, and mental health services;
• Relocation package and support when moving geographic locations to join Gear Games;
• Flexible working time and hybrid work, optional standing desks, modern hardware, no dress code, pantry area with complimentary drinks, snacks and fruit;
• Ability to improve your English or Vietnamese with a native teacher during working time;
• Complimentary in-house gym and games room. Our employees enjoy playing board games, video games, PS5, ping pong, football tables, and VR games;
• Many exciting internal activities and clubs.

Depending on the job type and location, the offered benefit package may vary.

We are a fun and international working environment where work is play. If you want to be a part of our team, apply now!