Backend Engineer (Nodejs + Kubernetes) - Canada/LatAm
Organization: G2i Inc.
Contract Length: 3–4 months (with strong possibility of extension)Location: Canada or LATAMRate: Up to $43 USD/hourTime Zone: Must be able to overlap with PST a few days per weekAbout our ClientOur client is building immersive, next-generation gaming experiences across modern platforms, including Smart TVs and constrained devices. The team values strong engineering fundamentals, pragmatic problem-solving, and engineers who are excited to showcase real-world impact through the systems they’ve built.The RoleThe company is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Kubernetes expertise to join the team on a contract basis. You’ll play a key role in designing, scaling, and maintaining backend systems that power consumer-facing gaming applications, including environments with constrained hardware.This is a hands-on role for someone comfortable owning backend architecture, working close to infrastructure, and collaborating with product and engineering leadership.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.jsArchitect, deploy, and manage services running on KubernetesWork with Apache Cassandra (data modeling, performance, reliability)Optimize backend systems for constrained environments (e.g. Smart TVs or similar devices)Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering leadership to deliver features end-to-endEnsure system reliability, performance, and scalability in productionClearly communicate technical decisions and tradeoffsRequired ExperienceSenior-level Backend Engineering experienceStrong expertise with Node.jsDeep hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environmentsExperience working with Cassandra or similar distributed databasesProven experience building and shipping real production systemsAbility to clearly explain past projects, architectural decisions, and outcomesNice to HaveExperience building Smart TV apps or working with constrained devicesExposure to gaming, media, or real-time consumer applicationsExperience using AI tools (e.g. for development, debugging, productivity) and the ability to explain how you leverage them in your workflowInterview ProcessScreening Call with G2iTechnical Interview with SVP of EngineeringProduct Interview with Head of ProductOfferDuring interviews, candidates are expected to walk through past projects, explain what they’ve built, and discuss how they use AI tools in their day-to-day engineering work.Why JoinWork on consumer-facing gaming products with real usersCollaborate directly with senior leadershipContract flexibility with potential for extensionCompetitive hourly rate for Canada & LATAM marketsApply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/g2i/101b82f1-3db9-4ef6-adb2-ff80a3746613