Senior Backend Developer

hybrid
31 Bastion Square #202, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 1J1
full-time . December 19, 2024

Description

The mission of a senior backend developer is to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems that power complex software applications and digital platforms. This involves providing technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to architect efficient solutions that meet business objectives and user needs. Senior backend developers are responsible for driving innovation, implementing best practices, and ensuring the reliability, security, scalability and performance of backend infrastructure and services.

Your Job Description

Generally assist the Corporation in development of software for interactive digital media experiences, including video games, mobile applications, mixed reality installations, theme park attractions, as well as their related backend systems.
Develop live operations software, testing tools, deployment systems, and other microservices for use in conjunction with the Corporation’s products and services.
Develop dashboards, operational controls, and other user interfaces for managing backend services, deployment, and monitoring.
Work closely with designers and other engineers to define, develop, and adjust these products.
Work directly with clients and be Hololabs’ technical point of contact and subject matter expert liaising with both technical and leadership teams.
Design sustainable APIs and proactively maintain and manage their life cycles.
Help to manage DevOps systems, including software interoperability and continuous integration.
Play an active role in identifying and resolving issues in production, systems architecture or processes.
Play a proactive role in code optimization to improve performance.
Create technical proposals, documentation, features briefs, and evaluation plans for the above-mentioned duties.

Your Core Qualifications

Hold a degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
Have 3+ years in professional software development (school / hobby doesn’t count).

Your Skills & Competencies

Experience with React developing modern & responsive web applications.
Experience with cross platform backend development (Windows + Linux).
Using native SDKs from various languages such as Go, C++, C, and C#.
Has knowledge of Linux system administration configuring remote access, managing users and groups, etc.
Has knowledge of TCP/UDP networking, especially UDP Multicast.
Has knowledge of gRPC/Protobuf.
Has experience with virtualization and containerization - eg, Docker.
Experience with modern C++.Have strong knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, and extensible design patterns.
Be disciplined in creating and maintaining modular codebases.
Understand threads, memory management, and performance optimization.
Experience with Win32 APIs.
Has knowledge of both Unity & Unreal Engine development.
Understand best practices for architecture, project structure, and building tools in C++.
Work well as a technical team lead
Ability to create technical designs and then communicate and organize a team to execute.
Ability to perform code reviews and oversee other developers, validating their code for function, form, and efficiency.

About Hololabs

Hololabs is a creative technology studio and solutions partner, bringing interactive, immersive experiences to life with a focus on user engagement and play. Rooted in video game development, we’ve evolved to lead in immersive entertainment, location-based experiences, and emerging media like virtual and augmented reality. Collaboration is central to our approach; we team up with visionary partners to solve challenges, explore new ideas, and create experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.

In 2025, we will continue our work with clients in theme parks, virtual and augmented reality and immersive art while developing our own games and experiences.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for employees from all walks of life. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability. We hire based on talent, and we’re excited to hear what you will bring to our team!

Location

While we support remote and hybrid employment, candidates willing to work at least periodically in our downtown office in Victoria, BC will be prioritized. We may consider candidates residing in Vancouver or elsewhere on Vancouver Island as long as they are willing to visit the office in Victoria, BC for on-site meetings from time to time.

Please note that we can only consider applicants legally eligible to work in Canada (Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Compensation

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

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