What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Developer position at Wizards of the Coast?
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!
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our Digital Innovations team and help bring our most beloved brands to digital channels. As a motivated member of the engineering community, you will collaborate closely with partners across the org and contribute to high quality user experiences. You'll work within modern development methodologies and frameworks, owning well-scoped work from design through deployment.
What You'll Do:
Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The base salary range for this position is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our Digital Innovations team and help bring our most beloved brands to digital channels. As a motivated member of the engineering community, you will collaborate closely with partners across the org and contribute to high quality user experiences. You'll work within modern development methodologies and frameworks, owning well-scoped work from design through deployment.
What You'll Do:
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET
- Collaborate with UX designers, engineers, architects, and product owners to break down requirements and deliver value.
- Identify current or potential technical issues and propose clear solutions.
- Help profile existing applications and suggest solutions for improving performance, scalability, security, and stability.
- Participate actively in code reviews; give and receive constructive feedback throughout the development process.
- Design, implement and run load and performance testing. Establish baselines and analyze bottlenecks.
- Write clear documentation and help uphold team engineering standards.
- 3-5 years of industry experience as a backend or full stack engineer.
- Demonstrated experience in solving sophisticated problems with simple solutions.
- Familiarity with using AWS; containerization, GitLab/GitHub CI/CD, or other CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with load testing, prior familiarity with k6 preferred.
- Experience with REST and/or GraphQL APIs, data modeling, and databases.
- Experience in test automation and writing unit tests.
- Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.
- Solid understanding of CS fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
- Familiarity with Wizards of the Coast games, especially Magic: the Gathering.
- Prior experience with logging and monitoring systems.
- Experience working with microservices (design, deployment and integration).
Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The base salary range for this position is $104,800.00 to $157,200.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
Salary : $104,800 - $157,200