SDE III – Senior Backend Developer

Position: SDE III – Senior Backend Developer Location: Remote (India) Company: Gamersberg Technology Pvt. Ltd. Please apply only through the application form linked below. Applications submitted via LinkedIn Quick Apply will not be considered. Application Form: About Gamersberg Gamersberg powers a community of 1,000,000+ active gamers, building intelligent tools, purpose-built systems, and a community-driven platform across web and mobile. Our backend systems operate at real scale, handling high traffic, real-time interactions, and rapid feature rollouts. Every engineering decision has visible user impact. About the Role We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer (SDE III) to work on and help evolve critical backend systems, in close collaboration with the CTO and core engineering team. This is a high-impact engineering role. The systems you work on are production-critical and affect thousands of users. You will not be operating in isolation - architectural and technical decisions are made collaboratively, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and correctness. Responsibilities Design and evolve large-scale backend systems in collaboration with the CTO and core team Own backend services from development through production and scaling, with team support Contribute to decisions around performance, scalability, and reliability Review code and contribute to improving overall engineering standards Improve system observability, fault tolerance, and resilience Work closely with founders, product, and infrastructure teams on technical planning and execution Required Skills (Must Have) Strong experience with Node.js and Express.js Strong experience with TypeScript Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, including performance and scaling Proficiency with Git / GitHub Redis, Websockets & WebRTC Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems Experience with caching strategies, async systems, and optimization Ability to reason about backend systems under real-world production load Technology & Adaptability Expectations While parts of our stack involve real-time systems, modern web frameworks, and cloud infrastructure, prior experience with every specific tool is not required. What matters most at this level is: Strong adaptability to new technologies and system patterns Ability to understand unfamiliar codebases and production systems with guidance and context Solid engineering fundamentals that translate across stacks Thoughtful participation in technical discussions and decision-making Experience with real-time systems or modern web frameworks is a plus, but being open to learning and forward-thinking in how systems are built is far more important. What We’re Looking For Strong backend engineering experience Good system design instincts and architectural thinking Comfort contributing to decisions that have real user impact Collaborative mindset - you grow with the team, not in isolation Experience working in fast-moving, high-ownership environments Why Join Us Fully remote - work from anywhere in India Flexible working hours Unlimited paid time off (PTO) Health insurance coverage Competitive compensation Opportunity to work on high-scale systems used by hundreds of thousands of gamers PS: We care about building things the right way, not burning people out. We plan work thoughtfully, collaborate closely, and focus on sustainable execution. You’ll have the space to think, learn, and do your best work with the support of the team around you.