Senior Platform Engineer, Second Dinner Studios

• If you are a dedicated platform engineer who thrives on integrating complex systems, ensuring robust performance, and collaborating with talented cross-functional teams to deliver world-class player experiences, then APPLY!
• Strong experience in operating and scaling backend services in AWS or other cloud infrastructures
• Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET/C# or similar for building backend systems and automation tools
• Experience integrating backend platform services with web applications
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases for high-traffic, zero-downtime systems
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Honeycomb, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Strong understanding of security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM, network security, and data encryption
• Experience being in on-call rotation to operate services with live players and proven ability to troubleshoot live service issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Effective communication skills to articulate technical concepts and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• A proactive and collaborative mindset to contribute to team success

Desirable

• You will report to the Engineering Lead of Platform Services, and your primary responsibility is to ensure the seamless implementation of authentication, account management, payment processing, and compliance services across major platforms like App Store, Google Play, and Steam
• You’ll enhance the reliability, security, and efficiency of the cloud-based infrastructure, applying best practices in both operational performance and security
• You’ll also monitor and optimize the backend environment to ensure high availability, troubleshoot live issues, and drive improvements in observability, scalability, and performance
• Partner with the game teams to implement and integrate platform services, such as authentication, accounts, payment processing, and compliance management across App Store, Google Play, and Steam
• Develop and integrate platform services with a serverless backend architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Enable platform service integrations with various systems, such as web shop and other external services, to provide consistent and secure player experiences
• Ensure seamless functionality through rigorous testing and adherence to platform-specific requirements
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems to maintain high availability and performance
• Enhance the security and reliability of cloud-based infrastructure, implementing best practices for cloud security
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to operational efficiency and scalability improvements