Backend Software Engineer (D&D Beyond)

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

As a Backend Software Engineer working on the D&D team you will help design and build the services that will power the next generation of D&D’s best-in-class digital toolset and marketplace, D&D Beyond.

• Build backend services using the latest technologies including Node.js, AWS.
• Write maintainable, high-quality features in a team-based development environment.
• Engage in a shared code base through peer reviews and pull requests.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Assist with improving code integration and deployment processes.
• Participate in planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Adhere to and improve processes and coding standards.
• Create and maintain project documentation.

• At least 2 years of experience as a back-end software engineer building services using technologies like Node.js or .NET Core.
• Proven ability to deliver RESTful APIs using industry-standard practices with scalability and security in mind.
• Experience working with both relational (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres) and non-relational databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with building services in the cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to think outside of the box.
• A curious attitude with an excitement to learn new things and contribute to all areas of the product.

• Experience with Node.js or Next.js.
• Familiarity with AWS (e.g., Lambda, Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, Event Bridge).
• Experience building containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Prior experience breaking down monolithic framework architectures, built .NET and C#, into smaller distributed services.
• Familiarity with React and TypeScript.
• Experience practicing test-driven development.
• Experience building backend services for E-Commerce sites including integrating with payment providers like PayPal, Stripe, Sailthru.
• A passion for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D).
• You enjoy throwing Fireballs in the face of danger (but all new party members are welcome!)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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