At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in...
We are looking for an individual who is passionate in building and maintaining advanced gaming systems and tools. Working collaboratively with other engineers and designers, you will have a significant impact and influence in the direction of Kabam’s games. If leading and solving complex problems excites you, this is the job for you!
We prioritize applicants that can work on-site at our Montreal studio for this contract opportunity.
In this role, you can expect to:
- Design and architect some of the most advanced modular gameplay systems that are robust, flexible, and high-performing.
- Translate requirements into technical designs and identify appropriate technologies, frameworks, and cloud infrastructure strategies.
- Evaluate and select appropriate tools, libraries, and technologies to meet project goals.
- Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in the software design and underlying server infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
- Follow and advise on coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
- Iterate on software based on feedback, testing, and performance analysis.
- Architect, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support scalable backend services.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and zero-downtime updates for game servers and APIs.
- Analyze and debug some of the most complex software and infrastructure issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
- Conduct thorough testing and verification to ensure the software meets functional and non-functional requirements.
- Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize software for efficiency, and implement real-time monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to understand requirements and deliver large-scale software solutions.
- Document software designs, code, infrastructure topology, and technical processes to facilitate understanding, maintainability, and future enhancements.
- Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall codebase quality.
- Implement server-side logic, including APIs, databases, authentication systems, and data processing pipelines.
To be successful in this role, your background includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming.
- Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
- Strong understanding of software engineering with back-end/server-side technologies such as Node.js.
- Worked on a RESTful API system.
- Strong experience with cloud providers (AWS or GCP) and core services related to compute, networking, and managed databases.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and scaling game servers.
- Strong experience using Non-Relational Databases such as MongoDB.
- Experience with real-time multiplayer applications using Sockets or WebSocket.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform is a plus.
- Shipped multiple online titles (on Console, PC, or Mobile).
- Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements.
- Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.
- Strong experience working with source control such as GIT or Perforce.
- Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest mobile gaming trends.
- Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
- Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.
- Bilingual (French and English) is considered an important advantage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming
- Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#
- Strong understanding of software engineering with back-end/server-side technologies such as Node.js
- Worked on a RESTful API system
- Strong experience with cloud providers (AWS or GCP) and core services
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and scaling game servers
- Strong experience using Non-Relational Databases such as MongoDB
- Experience with real-time multiplayer applications using Sockets or WebSocket
- Proven track record of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development
- Bilingual (French and English)
What We Do
Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games. We merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the palm of player’s hands. We have partnered with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro, and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises. Our games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Marvel Contest of Champions, Disney Mirrorverse, Shop Titans, Transformers: Forged to Fight, Mini Guns, Fast & Furious 6: The Game, Fast & Furious: Legacy, and Blastron. Many of these games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year. Founded in 2006, we have studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, and Seoul. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.
