Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Voodoo SAS

Job Overview

Location

Paris

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Design and implement scalable backend services that integrate seamlessly into Voodoo’s existing microservice ecosystem for Blitz, a real-money gaming platform
• Contribute to technology stack decisions with a focus on reliability, availability, and long-term maintainability of critical systems
• Solve complex, open-ended backend and infrastructure problems that impact player experience, transaction integrity, and system performance
• Write clean, readable, maintainable, and thoroughly tested Python code that adheres to production-grade standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system architecture for high-concurrency gaming scenarios
• Participate in the full lifecycle of backend features—from ideation and design to deployment and monitoring—in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Evaluate and integrate cloud-native solutions using AWS services including S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda, and EKS to support scalable, resilient game infrastructure
• Monitor system health and performance using Prometheus and Grafana, and respond proactively to alerts to ensure high uptime for real-money gameplay
• Automate deployment workflows using Kubernetes, Docker, and ArgoCD to enable continuous delivery of backend services
• Maintain and enhance databases including DynamoDB, MongoDB, AWS Timestream, Redis, and PostgreSQL to support real-time player data and game state management
• Engage in code reviews and knowledge sharing to uphold team standards and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Adapt quickly to evolving business needs by learning new tools, protocols, and systems to support Blitz’s rapid growth and feature expansion
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices for security, data handling, and financial transaction processing in a regulated gaming environment
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural roadmaps for the Blitz platform
• Work closely with frontend and product teams to ensure seamless API integrations and consistent user experiences across platforms
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, API endpoints, and operational procedures using Notion and GDrive
• Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems and resolve critical incidents with speed and precision
• Continuously optimize system performance, reduce latency, and improve scalability under high player loads during tournaments and live events
• Identify and mitigate risks related to payment processing, fraud, and system abuse in a real-money gaming context
• Leverage bash scripting and automation tools to streamline backend operations and infrastructure management
• Stay current with emerging trends in distributed systems and cloud-native technologies to inform strategic technical decisions

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in backend engineering
• Excellent programming skills in Python
• Strong understanding of algorithms and database systems
• Experience with cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Ability to write readable, maintainable, and testable production code
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Swile lunch voucher
• Gymlib membership fully covered by Voodoo
• Premium healthcare coverage via SideCare, fully covered for family members
• Wellness activities offered in the Paris office

Skills & Technologies

Python

JavaScript

Vue.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Backend

Senior

Onsite

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About Voodoo SAS

Voodoo SAS is a French mobile game publisher and developer headquartered in Paris. Founded in 2013, the company creates and distributes free-to-play hyper-casual and hybrid-casual games for iOS and Android, including titles like Helix Jump and Paper.io. Voodoo operates worldwide studios and uses data-driven design to rapidly prototype and scale titles, generating revenue through in-app advertising and purchases.

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