The RoleLegend is hiring a Senior Software Engineer reporting directly to our Senior Engineering Manager.The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.This is an opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a high-growth product in the competitive gaming space a market scaling rapidly worldwide. Youll help design and implement the backend and platform architecture that powers real-time tournaments, delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing systems players rely on.Youll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality solutions while applying modern practices like Domain-Driven Design, SOLID, and GRASP. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy tackling tough scaling challenges, and want to shape the future of competitive gaming, this is your chance to make your mark.In this role, we value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every qualification listed.Your ImpactDesign and implement application architecture that is scalable, maintainable, observable, and high-performing.Conduct code reviews, review architecture, and contribute to engineering best practices.Identify and optimise performance bottlenecks across systems.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features.Ensure application security, implementing safeguards against vulnerabilities.What You'll BringStrong grounding in Domain-Driven Design, API-first architecture, and software design patterns.Experience with Pub/Sub, websockets, and Server-Sent Events (SSE).A strong product engineering mindset able to translate requirements into technical designs and ship features end-to-end.The Interview ProcessInitial Chat with Talent Partner (45 mins via Zoom)Interview with our Technical team (1 hour video via Zoom)Technical Interview with coding exercise with our Technical team (1.5 hour video via Zoom or 2x 1hr interview via Zoom depending on your preference)Interview with our Non-Technical team (1 hour video via Zoom)Final Interview with our Technical Leadership Team (1 hour video via Zoom)Why LegendSuper smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge during the festive season! Our offices close between Christmas and New Years no need to dip into your allowance.Long-term incentive plan so we can all share in the growth and success of Legend.Exciting global Legend events, where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey, we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks, as outlined in our global offerings above. For country-specific benefits please reach out to your Talent Partner.Legend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xjdpvnf Were dedicated to hiring diverse talent which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your application process, please speak to your Talent Partner or contact the team on , and we'll do all we can to support you.
Job Title
Senior Software Engineer