# Senior Node.js Developer ## Details - **Company:** [Twin Harbour Interactive](https://hitmarker.net/companies/twin-harbour-interactive.md) - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany, San Ġiljan, Malta - **Contract type:** Full Time - **Level:** Senior \(5+ years\) - **Tags:** Backend Development, Frontend Development, Full Stack Development, Software Engineering, Game Development - **Posted:** 2026-07-07 - **Apply:** [View and apply on Hitmarker](https://hitmarker.net/jobs/twin-harbour-interactive-senior-node-js-developer-4516738) ## Description **Join us as Senior Node.js Developer on Warhammer 40,000: Supremacy!**At [**Twin Harbour Interactive**](https://twinharbourinteractive.com/) we strive to develop high-quality strategy games and make them accessible for all players around the world. In our eyes game development is a promise for fun and entertainment – that’s what we live and aim for! Innovation is part of our DNA. We actively integrate Artificial Intelligence to reduce repetitive tasks and create space for what really matters: strategic thinking and human connection. We don't just use AI - we look for people who can shape the way we work with it. We are seeking an experienced **Senior Node.js Developer (all genders)** to join our team working on a successful Free-to Play (F2P) mobile strategy game. You will be part of our interdisciplinary team developing, building and running [Warhammer 40,000: Supremacy](https://www.playsupremacy.com/en/games/warhammer40k), an ambitious online grand strategy game set in the iconic Warhammer 40k universe. You can expect a professional and international working environment covering a wide scope of technologies and a deep focus on delivering a visually pleasing and technically excellent player experience. In this role you will be working on both: a legacy PHP backend and new services in Node.js meant as a replacement for the former. The services will be running on a distributed architecture in the Google Cloud. Your work will align with best practices in stability, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. These services are meta-services handling things such as player-data or live-ops and monetization related information. Our frontend is a Unity client and it is also connecting to a dedicated Gameserver written in Java. **YOUR MISSION**- Be part of an experienced and passionate engineering team building a flagship title in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. - Take Ownership for maintaining our legacy central meta-data PHP-service that is heavily used by other stakeholders like game design and monetization. - Take Ownership of modernizing our meta-data service adopting new Node.js services created by our Web-API team and helping them form this completely new stack. - Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve our software with high-quality, maintainable code. - Work closely with game designers and product leads to implement new features with an interest in learning the complementary full-stack technologies. - Work closely with an internal team focusing purely on replacing our legacy PHP-service and adopting their work for the Warhammer 40.000 team. - Create new Node.js services in this eco-system for specialized functionality relevant for the Warhammer 40.000: Supremacy game. - Contribute high-quality, maintainable Typescript code using a wide range of technologies such as Next.js, Nest.js, Jest, Mocha, Turbopack, Github, Docker, MySQL, Pub/Sub and Redis. **YOUR PROFILE**- You have an engineering mindset and a passion for the craft. - 7+ years of proven experience in Node.js/Typescript development, demonstrating strong coding and debugging skills. - Proficiency in popular Node.js/Typescript frameworks such as Next.js, Nest.js, Express.js, and Jest. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. - Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate AI tools into development workflows for code generation, debugging, and technical research - You are at least familiar with PHP. - You have a proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and improving existing skills, including leaving the comfort zone of your programming language. - You have experience developing and maintaining multi-server, high-load backend services and APIs. - Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar. - **You are enthusiastic about games and ideally strategy games**. Nice-to have skills to impress us- Passion for the Warhammer 40,000 universe and turn-based or online strategy games or games in general. - Experience with Hyperscalers like GCP, networking, and debugging distributed systems is a plus. - Experience working in an agile environment, preferably using Scrum. **Why You'll Love Working With UsA Global Team, A Shared Purpose**Our strength lies in our diversity. With over 30 nationalities represented across our two locations, we’re united by a shared passion for strategy games and a bold vision for the future. We celebrate what makes each of us unique – our perspectives, our stories, and the paths that led us here. **Work Your Way**Whether you're crafting code from a harbor-view desk in Hamburg or fine-tuning design details under the Maltese sun, we support flexible hybrid work models that empower you to do your best work – wherever you are. **Grow With Us**At Twin Harbour, your journey matters. Our **Career Path Framework** and mentorship culture provide the clarity and feedback you need to take the next step – whether you’re deepening your expertise or branching into new disciplines. We invest in your growth with language courses, e-learning platforms, and support for conferences and training. **We’re Human First**We believe that great teams are built on trust, respect, and good humor. From game nights to casual drinks, quiz nights, and karaoke, we don’t just work together – we connect, play, and support each other like a true crew. **Join Twin Harbour InteractiveWhere Strategy Meets Vision.**[Twin Harbour Interactive](https://twinharbourinteractive.com/) is a global strategy game powerhouse, shaping the future of long-term multiplayer gaming. With offices in **Hamburg** and **Malta**, we design strategy games that bring people together – across borders and generations. Whether you’re an expert tactician or an imaginative world-builder, there’s a place here for you to grow, thrive, and leave your mark.