Senior Backend Developer

Tripledot•Toronto, ON

68d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.

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