Java Serverside Developer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Java Serverside Developer (Gamedev): Designing, developing, and supporting meta gameplay features on the server for a mobile fighting game with an accent on server scalability, distributed systems, and protocol design. Focus on writing thread-safe, efficient code for tens of thousands of online players and automating processes.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for popular titles like Shadow Fight and Vector.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and support meta gameplay features on the server.
• Design the client-server protocol.
• Develop unit tests.

Requirements

• Over 3 years of commercial backend development experience in Java.
• Experience in developing servers for tens of thousands of online players.
• Experience in developing distributed systems that continue to operate even if some instances fail.
• Familiarity with Protobuf, Guava, Java 21, Netty, Hazelcast, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in writing thread-safe code and understanding java.util.concurrent.
• Ability to think about code efficiency, use profilers, and understand Sampling, Thread Dump, and HeapDump.
• Striving for code clarity, elegance, and automation.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a strong technical base on a popular mobile fighting game, Shadow Fight 3.
• Opportunity to improve internal systems and work with a loyal global fanbase.
• A team-oriented environment that values code clarity, elegance, and automation.
• Focus on product quality and player experience for mobile, PC, and consoles.
• Engage in continuous growth and support for successful franchises.