Lead Java Developer (Gamedev)

Location: Must be based in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland, or Romania

Company

hirify.global is a fast-scaling product development company building innovative social gaming solutions for millions of players worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and implement complex, scalable system architectures while mentoring team members.
• Lead code reviews and establish best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Optimize database performance and design robust data solutions using PostgreSQL.
• Architect and maintain messaging systems using Kafka to handle high-volume data streams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, taking ownership of system reliability.
• Facilitate technical discussions and foster collaborative problem-solving across teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Poland, or Romania.
• Extensive production experience with Java and deep understanding of JVM internals.
• Strong system design capabilities and ability to implement complex architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of relational database principles and PostgreSQL performance tuning.
• Solid grasp of messaging concepts and Kafka ecosystem experience.
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) required for stakeholder communication.

Nice to have

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with AI-driven engineering tools and workflows.
• Experience with Ebean ORM, Redis, and Test Containers.

Culture & Benefits

• High-pace, high-growth environment with continuous learning opportunities.
• AI-driven engineering culture where AI is a primary productivity multiplier.
• Ego-free, collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to work in ways that suit your lifestyle.
• Direct impact on gaming experiences for millions of players globally.