Job Description

The Opportunity

You'll architect the technical backbone of a revolutionary extraction shooter that merges premium AAA gameplay with true digital ownership. Working alongside industry veterans from legendary franchises (300+ shipped titles), you'll build scalable systems powering player-owned economies and creator tools that empower global gaming communities.


This is Web3 gaming done right - premium gameplay standards first, blockchain innovation second.

Your Impact

Infrastructure & DevOps (50%)

Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based APIs with Helm Manage and optimize AWS resources for scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting rapid iteration and high-quality releases Advocate for DevOps best practices and workflow improvements

Backend Development (50%)

Design and implement robust RESTful and realtime APIs powering game systems Develop scalable microservices and backend systems using TypeScript and C# Ensure APIs and services are efficient, reliable, and secure for exceptional player experiences Architect systems supporting player-owned economies and Web3 integration

Cross-Team Leadership

Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to translate vision into technical solutions Shape new features and gameplay systems engaging players worldwide Stay current with emerging cloud, DevOps, and game backend technologies

What You Bring

Required Experience

5+ years professional software engineering with backend/API and infrastructure/DevOps focus Strong experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS resource management Proficiency in TypeScript and C# Proven experience building and maintaining APIs and backend systems Strong analytical skills for complex technical challenges Excellent communication across multiple disciplines

Bonus Points

Deep knowledge of backend architectures (REST, realtime APIs, microservices) Game Backend services experience (PlayFab, AccelByte, Pragma, GameLift) Unreal Engine 5 exposure and game development workflows Startup or small-team experience in fast-paced environments Interest in Web3/blockchain gaming innovation

Why Ironbelly Studios?

The Team

: BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning veterans who've shaped gaming history - from Batman to PUBG, we've contributed to 300+ projects and now we're building the future.

The Mission

: Create the first extraction shooter where players truly own their achievements, creators build thriving economies, and premium gameplay meets Web3 innovation.

The Culture

: Hybrid flexibility (1-2 days/week in our Montreal office) with humans who understand work-life balance. No crunch, just passionate innovation.

Please note that though we are a globally distributed team, this is a Hybrid work-model role based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and candidates based in the city/province will be given priority