Senior Backend Programmer – Unnanouced project | Programmeur·euse Backend Sénior·e – Projet non annoncé
In this role you will :
- Design and develop new server features, while enhancing the existing codebase.
- Write detailed technical specifications before implementation.
- Troubleshoot issues to elevate the robustness and performance of backend services.
- Collaborate closely with other programmers to deliver gameplay-compliant server services.
- Create and execute functional and load testing strategies.
- Continuously optimize code for a live, high-availability multiplayer experience.
What we're looking for :
- 9+ years of backend development experience, with a deep understanding of scalable system design.
- Proven track record building high-speed server applications using Typescript and Node.js.
- Advanced expertise with REST and WebSocket communication protocols.
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, MongoDB, MySQL.
- Strong grasp of performance-oriented data modeling and backend maintainability.
- Skilled in load testing with distributed load generators.
- Profiling and optimizing backend systems across network, CPU, memory, and I/O layers.
Dans ce rôle tu devras :
- Concevoir et développer de nouvelles fonctionnalités serveur, tout en améliorant la base de code existante;
- Rédiger des spécifications techniques détaillées avant l’implémentation;
- Diagnostiquer et résoudre les problèmes afin d’améliorer la robustesse et les performances des services backend;
- Collaborer étroitement avec les autres programmeur·euse·s pour livrer des services serveur conformes aux exigences du gameplay;
- Créer et exécuter des stratégies de tests fonctionnels et de charge;
- Optimiser en continu le code pour une expérience multijoueur en production, hautement disponible.
Ce que tu feras:
- 9+ ans d’expérience en développement backend, avec une compréhension approfondie de la conception de systèmes évolutifs;
- Expérience démontrée dans la création d’applications serveur haute performance avec TypeScript et Node.js;
- Expertise avancée des protocoles de communication REST et WebSocket;
- Expérience pratique avec des bases de données relationnelles et NoSQL comme DynamoDB, MongoDB, MySQL;
- Solide maîtrise de la modélisation de données orientée performance et de la maintenabilité backend;
- Compétences en tests de charge à l’aide de générateurs de charge distribués;
- Analyse (profiling) et optimisation des systèmes backend à travers les couches réseau, CPU, mémoire et I/O.
Skills Required
- 9+ years of backend development experience with scalable system design
- Proven experience building high-speed server applications with TypeScript and Node.js
- Advanced expertise with REST and WebSocket communication protocols
- Hands-on experience with DynamoDB, MongoDB, and MySQL
- Strong grasp of performance-oriented data modeling and backend maintainability
- Skilled in load testing with distributed load generators
- Profiling and optimizing backend systems across network, CPU, memory, and I/O layers
What We Do
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects, including the highly anticipated base building and raiding title Meet Your Maker™. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s foremost providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places To Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South) and in Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam).








