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Experienced Backend Developer (Node.js, Databases, Strong Math Background) for Gaming Platform - Contract to Hire

Upwork • , US • Remote

$30 - $150 / HOUR Apply Now
Posted on: 19th March, 2025
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled backend developer with a strong mathematical background to help maintain and develop our gaming platform, CSGOBig. You should be proficient in Node.js and have experience working with popular databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar).

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, efficient, and able to continuously deliver high-quality work while ensuring performance, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities:

Maintain, optimize, and develop backend systems for our gaming platform.

Implement new game mechanics, probability-based systems, and core platform features.

Work with real-time data processing and ensure seamless user experiences.

Write clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices.

Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other team members to push new features.

Optimize database queries and manage data integrity efficiently.

Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

Expertise in Node.js and backend development.

Strong understanding of mathematics, including probability and statistical models.

Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).

Familiarity with WebSockets and real-time data handling.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write optimized algorithms.

Ability to work independently and consistently deliver results.

Experience with gaming-related platforms or similar projects is a plus.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka for message queuing.

Knowledge of blockchain or provably fair systems.

Understanding of server infrastructure and DevOps practices.

Why Work With Us?

Work on a high-traffic gaming platform with engaging challenges.

Opportunity to continuously ship features and improve an evolving system.

Remote work with a flexible schedule.

If you’re a talented backend developer with a passion for gaming and mathematics, we’d love to hear from you! Please include your portfolio, past relevant experience, and a short note on why you'd be a great fit.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, optimize, and develop backend systems for our gaming platform
  • Implement new game mechanics, probability-based systems, and core platform features
  • Work with real-time data processing and ensure seamless user experiences
  • Write clean, efficient, and scalable code following best practices
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other team members to push new features
  • Optimize database queries and manage data integrity efficiently
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities
  • Work on a high-traffic gaming platform with engaging challenges
  • Opportunity to continuously ship features and improve an evolving system

Requirements

  • We are looking for a highly skilled backend developer with a strong mathematical background to help maintain and develop our gaming platform, CSGOBig
  • You should be proficient in Node.js and have experience working with popular databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar)
  • The ideal candidate is self-motivated, efficient, and able to continuously deliver high-quality work while ensuring performance, security, and scalability
  • Expertise in Node.js and backend development
  • Strong understanding of mathematics, including probability and statistical models
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
  • Familiarity with WebSockets and real-time data handling
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write optimized algorithms
  • Ability to work independently and consistently deliver results
  • Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka for message queuing
  • Knowledge of blockchain or provably fair systems
  • Understanding of server infrastructure and DevOps practices
Upwork

Upwork

Technology

Job Type

CONTRACTOR

Benefits

  • Remote work with a flexible schedule

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