Node.js Developer (Game Development Backend) to $2000

About the Position

We are looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer to help us build and evolve web products that support game-related services and user-facing workflows. This is a remote, flexible, part-time role, starting at ~30 hours per week (with the option to scale up later if there is mutual interest).

You will work across Next.js + TypeScript on the frontend and backend, designing reliable APIs, integrating with databases, and improving performance and stability. Experience with DevOps practices is a strong plus, as it enables faster, safer deployments and better operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack features using Next.js + TypeScript (frontend and backend/API routes).
• Design and implement scalable APIs and services, including real-time or event-driven capabilities where applicable.
• Work with product, design, and engineering to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Integrate and operate data layers using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis (schema design, query optimization, caching strategies).
• Ensure system consistency and enhance user experience through performance optimization and reliability improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues across the stack and resolve bugs and bottlenecks efficiently.
• Implement security and data protection practices (authentication, authorization, secure data handling).
• Write reusable, maintainable code and contribute to internal libraries/components.
• Maintain a high standard of engineering quality via testing, documentation, and code review practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Next.js and TypeScript in production environments.
• Proven experience building backend APIs/services (Node.js runtime, modern patterns, and best practices).
• Practical expertise with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis (required).
• Experience with performance optimization, debugging, and production issue resolution.
• Familiarity with real-time communication patterns (e.g., WebSockets) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly.
• Comfortable with documentation and quality practices (testing mindset; TDD is a plus).
• DevOps awareness (CI/CD, deployments, monitoring, cloud environments) is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Remote, flexible, part-time collaboration starting at ~30 hours/week.
• Opportunity to grow the engagement over time (potential to move toward 40h+/week if desired).
• A collaborative environment with direct impact on product quality and delivery.
• Professional growth opportunities in game-related product development.
• Hourly compensation, based on experience and scope.