Senior Backend Programmer – 7 Days To Die| Programmeur·euse Backend senior·e – 7 Days To Die

Behaviour Interactive • Montreal, QC

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Behaviour Interactive, a leading video game developer headquartered in Montreal with over 1200 employees across multiple studios, is seeking a Senior Backend Programmer to join the team working on the iconic survival franchise, 7 Days to Die. This role is crucial in shaping the future of the game, which has over 20 million players worldwide. The Senior Backend Programmer will lead the development and integration of back-end systems, focusing on building and maintaining online services, integrating technologies like Kraken, and supporting system migrations. The position requires collaboration with designers and central technology teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both game development and back-end services, with expertise in C#, Unity, TypeScript, and Node.js.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in backend or game development, with strong exposure to scalable systems.
• Proven experience developing backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong programming skills in C# with hands-on experience in Unity (key strength).
• Experience working on both game systems and backend services, with the ability to bridge both worlds.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, WebSockets, and data validation flows for live services.
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and performance optimization in live environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evolve backend features while actively contributing to the existing codebase.
• Integrate the back end in the game.
• Drive system migrations and backend architecture improvements to support scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams (Design, central tech/Kraken teams) to ensure seamless data flow and validation.
• Define and document technical specifications, ensuring clarity across stakeholders before implementation.
• Optimize backend systems for a high-availability live environment, including performance tuning, debugging, and testing strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed