Video Game API Developer (Typescript, Postgres)

Company DescriptionNormal VR is the creator of Normcore.io, a cloud game server hosting service that hosts games for millions of players every month. In addition to Normcore, Normal is the creator of VR titles Nock and Half + Half.

Founded by award-winning artist and entrepreneur Max Weisel. He’s collaborated with musicians Björk & Lady Gaga and his work is part of the permanent collection at the New York Museum of Modern Art. His previous studio, RelativeWave, was acquired by Google in 2014.

Role DescriptionIn addition to real-time multiplayer APIs, Normcore includes APIs for analytics, leaderboards, matchmaking, lobbies, and accounts for game developers to easily build these features into their games without having to develop or scale their own backend.

We're hiring Typescript + Postgres engineers to contribute to these APIs and work with game developers to design the ideal APIs for them.

This is a full-time remote role for a Typescript, Node, Postgres Developer working on Normcore's cloud game server products. You will be responsible for designing and developing modern, responsive, and scalable web applications and REST APIs. Game developers will use these services to power the games they develop. Therefore, they need to be performant, and they need to scale. You will work closely with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders to identify requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

QualificationsExperience working with type-safe Postgres queries, and scaling large Postgres applications is required.Experience building performant REST APIs with Typescript and Node.Strong knowledge of web application architecture and design patternsExperience with Git, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and Agile methodologiesBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with cloud technologies, such as AWS or Azure, is a plusExperience with VR or AR development is a plus

Key Skills

• Node.js
• React
• TypeScript
• PostgreSQL