About the job
As a Full Stack Engineer at big-potato, you will take full ownership of our application, web, and backend systems. Your mission is to ensure the reliability, scalability, and adaptability of the platforms that support our innovative games. Collaborating closely with our Senior Game Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining our companion app, game delivery website, and backend integrations. You will also implement AI-driven workflows to expedite feature delivery and minimize manual tasks across the team.
Your Responsibilities
Application Development
- Create and sustain a polished, user-centric companion app.
- Integrate APIs, analytics, authentication, and interactive components.
- Continuously enhance UX, performance, and reliability.
Web Platform & Game Delivery
- Oversee and enhance our WebGL game wrapping site.
- Manage user login, redemption processes, and basic CMS functionalities.
- Deploy new features to facilitate game launches and promotional events.
Backend & Integrations
- Support and expand our custom MongoDB backend.
- Develop simple APIs and admin functionalities.
- Integrate with Shopify for user and product data management.
- Ensure clean, secure, and efficient data handling practices.
AI-Driven Development
- Utilize AI tools daily to enhance coding, refactoring, and testing efficiency.
- Create reusable prompt patterns and workflows.
- Streamline human workload through intelligent automation.
- Maintain a balance between speed and sound engineering practices.
Success Metrics
- Accelerated feature delivery cycles for both app and web platforms.
- Decreased reliance on freelancers for routine tasks.
- Well-documented and maintainable backend integrations.
- Significant reduction in development time using AI.
- Strong collaboration with the Senior Game Developer.
- Consistent, stable releases that support game launches.
Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Extensive full-stack development experience (front-end and back-end).
- Proven ability to build and maintain production systems independently.
- Familiarity with Flutter or similar modern front-end frameworks.
- Backend expertise with MongoDB and API development.
- Experience in integrating third-party services (e.g., Shopify).
- Confidence in leveraging AI tools to enhance development processes.
- Pragmatic engineering judgment, recognizing when “good and shipped” outweighs “perfect”.
Desirable Skills
- Experience in supporting WebGL deployments.
- Knowledge of login/authentication systems and user account management.
- Experience with e-commerce integrations.
- Background in working within small, product-driven teams.
Working Style
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Thrives in an autonomous environment while collaborating effectively.
- Values speed, iteration, and practicality.
- Is comfortable supporting a technology-driven environment.

