Senior Backend Software Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Experience Level: Senior ****(7-8+ years of experience)Location: Hybrid - Vancouver / RemoteEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Senior ****(7-8+ years of experience)About Diamond InteractiveDiamond Interactive is a fast-growing technology company and the creator of a market-leading online social gaming platform. Our mission is to become the world's largest gaming company by delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled user experiences.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with deep experience in architecting, building, and scaling modern backend systems—especially for high-traffic, consumer-facing platforms. You will play a key role in driving the backend architecture of our gaming platform, ensuring it’s performant, reliable, and ready to scale.This role involves close collaboration with product managers, infrastructure engineers, and fellow developers. You should be comfortable leading backend initiatives, optimizing systems for speed and security, and mentoring other engineers on backend best practices.ResponsibilitiesLead the development and optimization of scalable backend features using Laravel (PHP).Architect and evolve backend infrastructure to support high-traffic workloads and real-time interactions.Refactor and transition components from a monolithic architecture to microservices architectureDesign and maintain RESTful and internal APIs with strong reliability and security.Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting.Conduct technical reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to internal documentation and standards.Ensure performance, security, and availability of backend systems under load.Required Qualifications & Experience7+ years of backend development experience, including leading complex backend initiatives.Strong experience with PHP and Laravel in production environments.Deep understanding of PostgreSQL (or similar relational DBs), database schema design, and query optimization.Solid grasp of backend performance tuning, caching strategies, and scalable system design.Experience with AWS (e.g., ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3) and cloud-native development patterns.Proven success in building and maintaining production CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with DevOps practices and system observability (e.g., metrics, logging, tracing).Strong communication and technical leadership skills.Preferred Skills & Nice-to-HavesExperience with event-driven or microservices architectures.Familiarity with Redis, RabbitMQ, or similar tools for caching and queuing.Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure code principles.Exposure to cryptocurrency, blockchain, or gaming/fintech platforms.Experience working in high-availability or real-time systems.Understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (e.g., ECS, Kubernetes).Strong mathematical, statistical, or data analysis skills.Education & LocationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.Why Join Us?Be part of a rapidly growing companyPlay a strategic role in a collaborative, innovative teamWork with cutting-edge technology in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.Be part of a passionate and talented team driving innovation in the gaming industry.Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageOpportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and leadershipIf you’re passionate about building scalable, impactful solutions and enjoy leading architectural direction, apply now to join Diamond Interactive and help shape the future of our productsSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesComputer GamesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Punt by 2xGet notified about new Senior Software Engineer jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Senior Full-Stack Web Software Engineer (Vancouver)Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 1 month agoSenior Software Engineer - User Generated ExperiencesBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada 3 months agoBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada 1 month agoApplied Sr Data Scientist - Fintech FoundationSenior Software Developer in Test / Support Analyst (Contract)Sr. Engineering Manager, Infotainment ApplicationsSenior Software Engineer – Back End (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 3 months agoSenior Database Developer, Product Support Team (Bangkok based, relocation provided)Senior Software Engineer, Backend - FintechSenior/Lead Software Engineer, Network SystemsSenior Software Engineer, InfrastructureRemote Senior Software Engineer (LLM) - 34953Senior Software Engineer, Account ManagementRemote Senior Software Engineer (LLM) - 34953Senior Backend Developer - Java & .NET (Future Opportunity)Remote Senior Software Engineer (LLM) - 34953Remote Senior Software Engineer (LLM) - 34953Remote Senior Software Engineer (LLM) - 34953Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 1 month agoBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada $110,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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