Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Hamburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- Application, Back End
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js, transform monolithic system architectures, and promote best practices for security and testing while collaborating closely with product teams.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Join our platform team as Principal Node.js Engineer! At Twin Harbour Interactive we strive to develop high-quality strategy games and make them accessible for all players around the world. In our eyes game development is a promise for fun and entertainment - that's what we live and aim for! Innovation is part of our DNA. We actively integrate Artificial Intelligence to reduce repetitive tasks and create space for what really matters: strategic thinking and human connection. We don't just use AI - we look for people who can shape the way we work with it. Our staff is multicultural and international. We have flat hierarchies, open communication culture, and support the autonomous work of our agile working teams. We believe in efficient work where each of our employees contributes to the success of our games. As a Principal Node.js Engineer, you will have a pivotal role in the extension and improvement of our backend services. You bring the expertise needed to ensure the development of stable, performant, scalable, secure, and maintainable code. You will work towards improving our development workflows and best practices. You will help with the coordination with product teams and technical leads, and will work side by side with the product manager to decide priorities and the long term technical strategy of the team.
- Lead the transformation of our core PHP monolithic backend into a secure, performant and well architected set of decoupled services.
- Führen Sie architektonische Entscheidungen für neue Dienste.
- Promote and implement security, testing and development best practices.
- Contribute high-quality and maintainable TypeScript code using NestJS framework.
- Work with a variety of tools and technologies including Sentry, Datadog, Sonar, Docker, Kubernetes, Mysql, Postgres, Redis, Memcache and Pub/Sub.
- Übernehmen Sie die Verantwortung für wichtige Tech-KPIs, um einen reibungslosen Entwicklungsprozess sicherzustellen.
- Work closely with the Head of Platform shaping the technical vision and project roadmap.
- Collaborate with our quality engineers to fully integrate them into our development process.
- Leads the integration of new APIs, payment systems, and data tracking.
- Mentor and guide developers on your team.
- Führen Sie technische Diskussionen und sind Sie verantwortlich für technische Entscheidungen, wenn kein teamweiter Konsens erzielt wird.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Gutes Verständnis von relationalen Datenbanken und Containern.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and able to write easy to understand, well-structured and maintainable code using design patterns appropriately.
- You can quickly get familiar with complex code bases.
- You have the ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
- Practiced agile methodologies, specifically Kanban.
- Fließend in technischem und geschäftlichem Englisch.
- You are interested in learning outside of the box and also taking over full-stack development tasks.
Experience
- At least 7 years of professional experience in TypeScript/Node.js development.
- Proven experience in software service architecture methodologies (i.e., DDD) and in PHP 7/8 and PHP frameworks in the context of understanding legacy codebases.
- Erfahrung mit Unit-, Integrations- und End-to-End-Tests sowie modernen Node.js-Frameworks.
- You have worked on multi-server, high-load Node.js applications and APIs; and have gained experience working with cloud technologies (i.e., GCP).
- Interest in and already some experience augmenting your work with AI tools (i.e., Claude Code, Codex or Gemini).
- You are an experienced coach and mentor. You are able to facilitate technical discussions within and outside the team.
- You are enthusiastic about games and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team. Having past game development experience is a plus.
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What we offer
- Whether you're crafting code from a harbor-view desk in Hamburg or fine-tuning design details under the Maltese sun, we support flexible hybrid work models that empower you to do your best work - wherever you are.
- At Twin Harbour, your journey matters. Our Career Path Framework and mentorship culture provide the clarity and feedback you need to take the next step - whether you're deepening your expertise or branching into new disciplines.
- We invest in your growth with language courses, e-learning platforms, and support for conferences and training.
- We believe that great teams are built on trust, respect, and good humor. From game nights to casual drinks, quiz nights, and karaoke, we don't just work together - we connect, play, and support each other like a true crew.
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About Your Employer
Twin Harbour Interactive
Twin Harbour Interactive, a global strategy game studio, was founded in 2025 through the merger of Bytro Labs and Dorado Games, with offices in Hamburg and Malta.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Principal Node.js Engineer
- Location
- Hamburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
