Wizards of the Coast · 2 hours ago
Backend Developer
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$105K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expWizards of the Coast connects people around the world through play and imagination, and they are seeking a Backend Engineer to join their Digital Innovations team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend services and APIs while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance user experiences.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Generous 401(k) Match
Paid Parental Leave
Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Product Discounts & More!
Company
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes game-based and other entertainment products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-09-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Christine Fung
Talent Acquisition Partner
Courtney Crooks
HR Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-16
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