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Backend Software Engineer who designs and builds scalable server-side systems for a high-traffic gaming platform. Focuses on low-latency services, API tooling, and reliable backend performance.

About this role

We are looking for a Software Engineer, Backend to join our Engineering Team with a focus on backend development that drives gameplay. You will architect the core systems that bring game features to life by connecting the server-side logic and the player experience. With a community of 40 million monthly active users, you will solve unique engineering challenges and build scalable game logic using a technology-agnostic approach, growing alongside your team and our games.

Here's what you'll do

Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services that deliver core game features to millions of users

Manage API’s and tools required to support new game and platform functionality and releases

Maintain and enhance existing code base using best practices in software engineering

Brainstorm new ideas with your team to continually iterate and improve the user experience of our games

Monitor the system and implement and check features, through collaboration with game players

Secure and improve game performance, reliability and security

What we're looking for

University degree in Computer Science or any equivalent department

2+ years of relevant work experience

Good command of various programming languages (such as Java, JavaScript, or C#) and experience with best practices and idioms of these languages

Experience in Java Spring Boot based software development and backend systems

Having experience in casual mobile games is a big advantage

Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases

Familiarity with Memcached, Redis, Elasticsearch and Docker is a plus

Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals

Apart from language and technology, an understanding of software architecture design, OOP and principles of design patterns on various scales

Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for developing, releasing, and maintaining high-quality code

Skills

API DesignBackendC++Design PatternsDistributed SystemsDockerElasticsearchHigh AvailabilityJavaJavaScriptLow-latencyMemcachedNon-relational DatabasesOOPRedisRelational DatabasesSoftware ArchitectureSpring Boot

Software Engineer, Backend

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