Backend Developer, Remote

Job Posted 4 Days Ago Posted 4 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Los Angeles, CA
Remote
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
The Backend Developer will build the technology infrastructure for Dreamwave events, focusing on backend development with Node.js and GCP services. The role includes project architecture, database design, integration management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and secure web applications.
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Company Description

Active Theory is based in Los Angeles and Amsterdam with a globally distributed team. We strive to make some of the best digital experiences on the web, and we're growing.

Our Dreamwave product creates bespoke virtual events connecting people online. Recent Dreamwave events over the last year have included Sundance Film Festival, a virtual music festival for Porter Robinson, and high-profile tech conference Inbound.

Job Description

Active Theory is seeking a backend developer and DevOps hybrid to help build out the underlying tech infrastructure behind our Dreamwave events platform.

This person will work on:

  • Backend development primarily in Node.js working closely with GCP and Firebase services - Cloud Functions, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database.
  • Architect, prototype, scope and develop backend components for each project. Requirements can vary significantly with each project, particular creative execution, and technical requirements.
  • Collaborate and communicate with small, multidisciplinary teams together with frontend developers, designers, 3D artists, and producers to develop backend features.
  • Work independently on small to medium projects, support tech leads on small teams on larger projects.
  • Plan technical approach and develop custom integrations as required - such as with payments, CRM, ticketing, and content management systems such as Sanity.io.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure on GCP that scale. Support live events and ensure server resources are running smoothly, load tested, and optimized for expected traffic.
  • Learn, champion, and build upon Medusa, our backend framework, to continually improve functionality and maintain a library of reusable modules.
  • Work closely with backend and platform teams to continually evolve, improves practices and processes, and drive the platform forward.

Qualifications

  • 3 years minimum developing secure, scalable, production ready web applications in Node.js.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform and services, including Firebase - Compute Engine, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Realtime Database, Cloud Functions.
  • Familiar with multiplayer and asynchronous concepts, state management and data flows.
  • Experience designing and implementing database schemas for maintainability, performance, and scale.
  • Ability to manage your time and communicate effectively while working remotely.
  • Ability to work independently and carry a project.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Top Skills

Node.js
The Company
HQ: Venice, CA
44 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Active Theory is a creative digital production studio based in Venice, California. We specialize in building digital experiences that people love. We have a deep understanding of UX and technical solutions that utilize the latest in web technologies. We love prototyping, iterate quickly, and always craft buttery-smooth UI.

We build award winning websites and apps that work beautifully across multiple devices. And we love it.

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