Software Engineer, Backend (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Backend (Java/Gamedev): Designing and implementing scalable, low-latency backend services for mobile games with an accent on server-side logic and player experience. Focus on architecting core game systems, optimizing API performance, and ensuring system reliability for millions of active users.

Company

A game development company with a community of 40 million monthly active users.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services that deliver core game features.
• Manage APIs and tools required to support new game and platform functionality and releases.
• Maintain and enhance the existing codebase using software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and iterate on user experience improvements.
• Monitor system performance and implement features based on player collaboration.
• Improve game performance, reliability, and security.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience in Java Spring Boot based software development and backend systems.
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Strong understanding of software architecture design, OOP, and design patterns.

Nice to have

• Experience in casual mobile games.
• Familiarity with Memcache, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Docker.