Infrastructure & Backend Engineer

As an Infrastructure & Backend Engineer at Vela Games, you will maintain and evolve cloud infrastructure defined in Terraform, manage Kubernetes clusters, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and handle GitOps workflows using ArgoCD. You will also design and develop scalable microservices in Golang, implement and maintain APIs, and ensure application reliability and performance. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with other engineers to secure and optimize our backend systems.

To be considered for the Infrastructure & Backend Engineer role at Vela Games, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in infrastructure engineering and backend development. Strong understanding of AWS services, Kubernetes, Terraform, Golang, and CI/CD principles is essential. Candidates who have experience with database systems, monitoring tools, and security best practices will have an added advantage.

Vela Games fosters an inclusive and collaborative team culture, ideal for the Infrastructure & Backend Engineer. You'll be part of a motivated, tight-knit team that values creativity and innovation. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and has equal opportunities. This is a great environment for those who thrive in a team-oriented setting focused on creating impactful gaming experiences.

As an Infrastructure & Backend Engineer at Vela Games, familiarity with AWS services, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes (EKS), and Golang for backend development is crucial. Additionally, understanding GitOps practices, ArgoCD, CI/CD mechanisms, monitoring tools, and database expertise will be very beneficial for your success in this role.

In your role as an Infrastructure & Backend Engineer at Vela Games, you will contribute to the development of our multiplayer roguelite game, Evercore Heroes Ascension. You’ll be directly involved in designing and implementing scalable backend systems, enhancing multiplayer experiences for players around the globe, and ensuring that our cloud infrastructure is robust, secure, and efficient.

When answering this question, highlight specific AWS services you have used in backend projects, such as EC2, S3, Lambda, or RDS. Discuss the architecture you designed and any challenges you faced, along with how you overcame them. Mention any scaling solutions you implemented and how they benefited the overall application performance.

In your response, explain your process for using Terraform to define infrastructure. Discuss how you maintain Terraform scripts, version control strategies, and how you ensure your infrastructure remains consistent across environments. Providing examples of projects where this practice was implemented will strengthen your answer.

Share specific projects where you used Golang to build backend services or APIs. Discuss your strategies for writing clean, maintainable code and any libraries or frameworks you utilized. Emphasizing your approach to problem-solving and debugging in Golang will showcase your practical knowledge.

When addressing this question, discuss your design principles for microservices, including autonomy, scalability, and resilience. Share an example of a microservice architecture you've implemented and how you handled inter-service communication, as well as error handling strategies.

Explain your understanding of security best practices such as using IAM roles, encryption, and regular audits. Discuss any specific tools or strategies you've employed to monitor security threats and how you have ensured compliance with industry standards in your previous roles.

Share which CI/CD tools you have experience with and discuss the reasons for your preference. Highlight specific outcomes from using these tools, such as reduced deployment times or improved code quality. Mention how integrating CI/CD practices has benefited your team's workflow.

Detail your experience managing Kubernetes clusters, including how you deployed applications, handled scaling, and optimized resources. Discuss any specific challenges you tackled in cluster management and your approach to ensuring reliability and uptime for applications.

Explain the importance you place on technical documentation in your workflow. Share your strategies for maintaining documentation, including tools used and how you ensure that it remains up-to-date and valuable for current and future team members.

Discuss your experiences with both SQL and NoSQL databases and how you determine which to use based on requirements. Explain your process for data modeling and optimizing queries for performance, including how you handle potential challenges in database design.

When answering, convey your passion for gaming and how it drives your desire to create impactful multiplayer experiences. Discuss any personal experiences that resonate with you and how they fuel your dedication to building systems that enhance the gaming experience for players.