Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Toronto, CA Description Who are we? Tripledot is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world. We are a multi-award-winning organisation, with a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios. Our expanded portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users. Tripledot’s guiding principle is that when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others. We’re building a company we’re proud of. One filled with driven, incredibly smart and detail-orientated people, who LOVE making games. Our ambition is to be the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started. The role is working within our studio: Clipwire Games Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly: Bingo!, TPIR: Bingo! and Bingo Story. Founded in Toronto over 10 years ago, we’ve had tremendous success and are poised for another decade of record growth. Our company is built on strong values, work ethic, and intelligent data driven growth. We work hard, have fun, innovate, and level-up every day. To work at Clipwire means becoming part of our future right now. We have reached our current growth rate because we support, promote, and develop our team so that they can make great games. Come find out what all the buzz is about! Role Overview Clipwire Games is growing and looking for a Senior Backend Developer to own and evolve the technical infrastructure that powers our mobile game experiences. This role is ideal for an experienced backend developer who can operate autonomously, drive technical decisions, and contribute meaningfully to the broader development team. You'll work closely with Product, Analytics, and Development to design and maintain backend systems that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective - ensuring our infrastructure supports both our players and our business as we grow. You bring deep technical expertise, strong architectural instincts, and the ability to mentor others while remaining closely involved in execution. What You’ll Do Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex backend systems and infrastructure Lead the development of internal tools from concept through to production deployment Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective backend solutions aligned with business needs Proactively identify and address performance, reliability, and cost optimization opportunities Act as an escalation point for complex backend and infrastructure issues Review and approve code contributions to ensure high technical standards across the team Mentor Junior and Backend Developers, supporting their technical growth Clearly prioritize competing technical initiatives and communicate trade-offs to stakeholders Propose and drive improvements to backend architecture, tooling, and development workflows Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Strong proficiency in backend languages and frameworks, particularly PHP and Node.js Deep understanding of relational databases (mySQL and Postgres), indexing strategies, and performance tuning Advanced knowledge of AWS infrastructure, including EC2, Load Balancers, CloudWatch, and networking fundamentals Strong working knowledge of Redis/Valkey and caching strategies Experience designing and reviewing scalable backend architectures Experience debugging distributed systems and resolving production incidents efficiently Comfortable working with Docker and containerized environments Confident use of Git, SSH, and Linux-based environments Clear, structured communication of technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrated ownership over medium to large technical initiatives Ability to balance delivery speed with code quality and long-term maintainability Working at Tripledot 15 days holiday in addition to bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year - with every 5 years of service, you’ll receive an extra 5 days! Hybrid Working: We work in the office 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday is an optional office day. Lunch is provided on all 3 days. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plus a $500 a year Wellness Benefit to spend towards personal and mental development. Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand. Family-Friendly Culture: A generous parental leave policy and a supportive, family-friendly culture. Regular company events: Fun events that celebrate our achievements and our team spirit. Continuous Professional Development: Propel your career with continuous opportunities for professional development. Clipwire Games provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this Canada based position is $100,000 to $130,000. Base compensation at Clipwire Games is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. It will also be determined based on the position offered and any other forms of compensation that may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits. Clipwire Games is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As part of our interview process, we may use AI-enabled tools to assist with note-taking and summarizing conversations. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and interviewers. They are not used to screen applications or make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by people. This opening is for an existing vacancy. All legitimate Clipwire roles are only posted on our official careers page and LinkedIn and we do not conduct job interviews via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or others. We never ask for personal or financial information during interviews. Sensitive information is only ever requested after a formal written offer through official channels. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Our in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (tripledotstudios.com)

The Senior Backend Developer will own the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex backend systems and infrastructure, leading the development of internal tools from concept through deployment. They will architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective backend solutions while proactively addressing performance and reliability issues.

Candidates must possess strong proficiency in backend languages like PHP and Node.js, deep understanding of relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), and advanced knowledge of AWS infrastructure components. The role requires experience designing scalable architectures, debugging distributed systems, and mentoring junior developers.

• Holiday • Hybrid Working • Lunch • Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Wellness Benefit • Employee Assistance Program • Parental Leave Policy

• PostgreSQLPreferred

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• PHP
• Node.js
• MySQL
• Postgres
• AWS
• EC2
• Load Balancers
• CloudWatch
• Redis
• Valkey
• Caching Strategies
• Docker
• Git
• SSH
• Linux
• Distributed Systems

• Engineering
• Software
• Technology
• Data & Analytics

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Location requirements

Country, Canada