Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Developing and maintaining production software tools for game development disciplines with an accent on backend architecture, API design, and system performance. Focus on building scalable task management, defect tracking, and data processing systems to support worldwide game development projects.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Leeds, England

Company

A world-class entertainment studio known for creating large-scale, high-quality creative projects.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust software solutions for fast-paced game development environments.
• Contribute to team software design guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with technology teams across global studios.
• Develop a deep understanding of existing systems and learn new technologies to advance applications.
• Provide production support and ensure system reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Deep expertise in Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Proven experience designing and scaling RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of MySQL with query-tuning experience.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and CDC pipelines.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and Java performance profiling.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Graph Databases and Directed Acyclic Graphs.
• Experience with media processing tools like FFMPEG.
• Exposure to CI/CD systems, build automation, and version control.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions like Snowflake or Apache Doris.
• Familiarity with Debezium and Spring Cloud.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an inclusive, highly-motivated environment.
• Collaborate with talented industry professionals on world-class entertainment projects.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, rewarding creative projects.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, dignity, and respect in the workplace.

Hiring process

• Application review via CV and cover letter.
• Recruiter outreach for successful candidates to guide through the interview process.