Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - Blitz at Voodoo

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Excellent back-end programming skills with 4+ years of experience
A good understanding of the basics of algorithms and databases
Write readable, maintainable, and testable code
Experience with any cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, GCP, etc.)
The willingness to learn and evolve
Nice to have
Experience writing production-grade systems in Python
Experience with microservice architecture and highly distributed systems
Experience with Payment Services Providers
Knowledge of frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks associated (Bootstrap, JQuery, Vue.js, …)
Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform

Responsibilities

Design and implement services that plug and play with the existing microservice ecosystem
Contribute to choice of the technology stack and observe best practices for reliability and availability
Explore and solve open-ended problems that span across the back-end and infrastructure

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonDynamoDBMongoDBPostgreSQLRedisAWSKubernetesDockerTerraformPrometheusGrafanaSQSSNSLambdaEKS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Backend Engineer position?

The job offers a competitive salary upon experience.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position with remote days on Fridays.

What skills are required for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

Candidates need excellent back-end programming skills with 4+ years of experience, a good understanding of algorithms and databases, ability to write readable, maintainable, and testable code, and experience with any cloud infrastructure provider like AWS or GCP.

What benefits does Voodoo offer?

Benefits include Swile Lunch voucher, Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo), premium healthcare coverage SideCare for your family (100% borne by Voodoo), and wellness activities in the Paris office.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 4+ years of backend experience, writes clean code, understands algorithms and databases, has cloud experience, and preferably experience with Python, microservices, payments, or frontend tech.

Voodoo

Develops free hyper-casual mobile games

About Voodoo

Voodoo.io focuses on mobile gaming and app development, particularly in the hyper-casual game segment, which features simple and easy-to-play games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are free for users, and the company generates revenue through advertising by partnering with ad networks like AdColony and Adjust to display targeted ads within their games. This approach allows Voodoo to entertain millions of users globally while providing brands with advertising solutions to reach mobile gamers effectively. Unlike many competitors, Voodoo emphasizes user privacy by allowing users to manage consent settings and ensuring no personal data is collected from children under 16. The company's goal is to create engaging mobile experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to user privacy and providing valuable advertising opportunities for brands.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$480.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, GamingIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

BeReal acquisition may not yield expected returns if popularity doesn't rebound.

Questopia's launch in China could face regulatory challenges.

Wizz app's 'Teen Tinder' reputation may attract scrutiny from parents and regulators.

Differentiation

Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide, following Google and Meta.

The company specializes in hyper-casual games, attracting a broad audience globally.

Voodoo offers advertising solutions, enhancing brand engagement with mobile gamers.

Upsides

Acquisition of BeReal diversifies Voodoo's portfolio beyond gaming.

Partnership with AppHarbr improves ad quality, increasing user engagement and revenue.

Successful launch of Questopia in China expands Voodoo's market presence.

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