Senior Backend Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Programmer (Gamedev): Build and evolve scalable online-backend systems for games like Hunt: Showdown 1896 with an accent on high-performance services, integration into game products, and system architecture. Focus on optimizing modules, ensuring scalability and robustness, debugging under load, and creating secure online experiences.

Frankfurt (Onsite). Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany required.

Company

Game development studio behind Hunt: Showdown 1896, with a new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt.

What you will do

• Develop and support reliable, high-performance online services and integrate them into hirify.global's products.
• Take ownership of core backend systems, maintain overview of technologies and interactions.
• Evolve system architecture for scalability and robustness.
• Debug and optimize backend modules.
• Collaborate with game designers, developers, and QA for smooth, secure, scalable online experiences.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to documentation and testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional experience in online or backend programming.
• Experience owning performance and functionality of server modules.
• Background in computer science or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills in Go.
• Database experience (SQL and NoSQL).
• Solid debugging, optimization, multithreading, concurrency, Linux, network protocols, client-server architectures, data encryption skills.
• Solid English skills; willingness to relocate to Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Nice to have

• Experience with containerization.
• C++ and game engines, especially network layer and dedicated servers.
• Familiarity with message brokers.
• Passion for making great games.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation support including budget, flights, visa/work permits, settling assistance, and company apartment for first 3 months.
• Public transport pass, gym membership at Fitness First.
• State-of-the-art office in central Frankfurt with creative spaces.
• German classes for you and family, company events like Gamescom trip, parties.
• 24+ vacation days (up to 28), plus public holidays; equal opportunity workplace with global team.
• Career path planning for professional development.