Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
Team
Blitz is a gaming platform launched by Voodoo in 2021, allowing players to compete on mobile games for real cash prizes (head-up, tournaments, leagues, etc.). It is leveraging Voodoo’s unique game portfolio to engage users in a fun and rewarding way.
Role
We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer (Python) who will play a key role in the development of Blitz, our real-money gaming platform.
* Design and implement services that plug and play with the existing microservice ecosystem
* Contribute to choice of the technology stack and observe best practices for reliability and availability
* Explore and solve open-ended problems that span across the back-end and infrastructure
Profile
* Excellent back-end programming skills with 4+ years of experience
* A good understanding of the basics of algorithms and databases
* Write readable, maintainable, and testable code
* Experience with any cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, GCP, etc.)
* The willingness to learn and evolve
Nice to have :
* Experience writing production-grade systems in Python
* Experience with microservice architecture and highly distributed systems
* Experience with Payment Services Providers
* Knowledge of frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks associated (Bootstrap, JQuery, [Vue.js](http://vue.js/), …)
* Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform
Our Stack
* Programming Languages: Python, bash
* Databases: AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, AWS Timestream, Redis, PostgreSQL
* AWS Cloud Services: S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda, EKS
* CI/CD: Kubernetes, Docker, argocd
* Monitoring and Alerting: Prometheus, Grafana
* Productivity: Trello, Slack, Notion, Discord, GDrive
Benefits
* Competitive salary upon experience
* Swile Lunch voucher
* Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)
* Premium healthcare coverage SideCare, for your family 100% borne by Voodoo
* Wellness activities in our Paris office
* Unlimited vacation policy
* Remote days on Fridays