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MERN Stack Developer
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About the Role
We are seeking a talented MERN Stack Developer to architect and implement the backend infrastructure and APIs for a mobile multiplayer game. The focus will be on building real-time battling systems, matchmaking logic, and leaderboard functionality. You will be responsible for designing, coding, and optimizing APIs that ensure smooth player-versus-player (PvP) experiences, persistent progression tracking, and global ranking systems.
Key Responsibilities
• evelop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for multiplayer gameplay.
• B ild real-time matchmaking and battle synchronization APIs using Node.js, Express, and Socket.io/WebSockets.
• D sign and implement leaderboard APIs (global, regional, seasonal, friend-based).
• M nage player data persistence in MongoDB, including:
• P ayer profiles, teams, rosters
• M tch history and battle outcomes
• R nking and progression data
• E sure low-latency communication between clients and server during battles.
• C eate secure authentication and authorization APIs (JWT/OAuth2).
• I plement reward APIs tied to battle outcomes and leaderboard positions.
• D velop admin APIs for monitoring, analytics, and game balancing.
• W ite detailed API documentation for mobile team integration.
• M nitor, scale, and optimize backend systems for high concurrent player loads.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• S rong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript.
• H nds-on expertise in MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React/React Native, Node.js).
• P oven experience with Socket.io/WebSockets for real-time communication.
• E perience in designing scalable RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• U derstanding of game mechanics and multiplayer server architecture.
• P oficiency in MongoDB schema design and performance optimization.
• S rong grasp of security practices (rate limiting, API throttling, data validation, encryption).
• F miliarity with load balancing and cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Preferred (Nice to Have)
• E perience with Elo/MMR ranking algorithms or custom matchmaking logic.
• F miliarity with microservices architecture and Docker/Kubernetes.
• K owledge of reward systems, battle pass integrations, and seasonal events.
• P ior work on real-time multiplayer mobile games.
Here’s a comprehensive list of APIs the developer would be expected to build for such a game
1. Authentication & Player Profile APIs
2. Matchmaking APIs
3. Battle APIs
4. Leaderboard APIs
5. Ranking & Progression APIs
6. Rewards & Economy APIs
- 7. Admin & Analytics APIs
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