Senior Backend Engineer, Slay

€90-115k

+ Stock option program

AWS

TypeScript

GCP

Kafka

Redis

iOS

Node.js

Android

Postgres

RabbitMQ

Mid and Senior level

Berlin

More information about location

Office located in Mitte, Berlin

Social gaming company

Posted today

Social gaming company

21-100 employees

B2CGamingSocial

Posted today

€90-115k

+ Stock option program

AWS

TypeScript

GCP

Kafka

Redis

iOS

Node.js

Android

Postgres

RabbitMQ

Mid and Senior level

Berlin

More information about location

Office located in Mitte, Berlin

21-100 employees

B2CGamingSocial

Company mission

To redefine the social gaming landscape.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

3+ Years of Experience: Demonstrated expertise in backend development, especially with Node.js and TypeScript
Experience with NestJS (NodeJS / Typescript)
Experience with Postgres
Experience with AWS / GCP
Experience with Redis
Experience with RabbitMQ/BullMQ
Experience with data hosting/streaming (Kafka or similar)
Experience with observability/monitoring

What the job involves

Our apps and games are global leaders, and as a Backend Engineer specializing in Node.js and TypeScript, you'll be tasked with designing and developing systems to manage huge volumes of traffic and complex data
Your work is crucial in scaling our platforms, presenting an exciting challenge for any engineer eager to make a significant impact
Your role involves ensuring seamless integration across our iOS and Android platforms
You'll be responsible for refining and enhancing our core systems, creating consistent user experiences across all devices
Your skills will be key in aligning mobile development with backend infrastructure, essential for smooth and engaging user interactions
As a Backend Engineer at SLAY, you'll be instrumental in developing innovative features that set our products apart in the competitive market
Your work will directly influence how users engage with our games and apps, contributing to our position as industry leaders

Our take

SLAY is a social gaming company focused on creating engaging experiences that connect people and amplify their creativity and emotions. The company stands out with over 10 million downloads and 2.5 million monthly active users showing its rapid growth and high user engagement since founding in 2022.

The company boasts a commitment to a user and developer-centric ecosystem. Unlike traditional incentive structures, SLAY prioritises joyful user experiences and innovative product development. Since its founding, the company has launched 4 apps, one of which is "Pengu" a space to raise virtual pets.

SLAY’s success is evident in its viral popularity, especially among German teens and its significant backing from top venture capitalists. Looking forward, SLAY aims to continue its rapid iteration and growth, leveraging data and creativity to enhance its platform and user experiences further.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Jun 2024

$5m

SEED

Jan 2023

$2.7m

SEED

Total funding: $7.7m

Company benefits

Barrier-free access
Company laptop
Company stock options
Free beverages
Free snacks
Mentoring sessions
Sport membership

Company values

Creativity
Drive
Education
Growth
Hard work
Honesty
Integrity
Ownership
Performance
Respect
Teamwork

Company HQ

Mitte, Berlin, Germany

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Leadership

Stefan Quernhorst

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked in Design for both CloudKitchens and Stefan Quernhorst. Also Co-founded MySoftwareScout.

Fabian Kamberi

(Co-Founder)

Previously Co-founded Bouncy.

Jannis Ringwald

(Co-Founder)

Previously co-founded Bouncy and was also a Software Developer for Mackevision.

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