Why TREAT?

TREAT is a fast growing gaming startup which created a new model - Play to Impact. Based on gamification, TREAT gives pet lovers the option to co-own & treat a real dog/cat in need (a real-life "Tamagotchi").

TREAT has over 1,000,000 annual recurring meals, treats and toys being sent to shelter animals. 

Our vision - Impact millions of lives by entertaining millions of users. 

About the role

You will be part of creating the fun and impactful culture of the company. As a backend developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, & maintaining the server-side components and infrastructure that power our mobile gaming application. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure  things run smoothly, in turn providing our users with an optimal gaming experience. 

Responsibilities:

• You will design, architect, test and implement features in our core services
• You will build valuable tools to support the game development process
• You will deliver high quality and well-structured code
• Develop & maintain server-side applications, services, and databases to support the functionality of the app.
• Design, implement, and optimize APIs, ensuring efficient communication between mobile and backend systems.
• Collaborate with game designers, front-end developers, and other team members to integrate game features, leaderboards, in-game purchases, and social features etc
• Implement & manage user authentication, security, and data storage systems.
• Ensure scalability & performance of server infrastructure to handle a large number of concurrent users.
• Monitor server health, troubleshoot issues, & implement updates or improvements as needed.
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of data analytics and telemetry systems to gather insights and improve player experiences.
• Manage the deployment and maintenance of backend services, including cloud-based solutions (e.g. Google Cloud)..
• Assist in optimizing game services for various mobile platforms, including iOS and Android.