Software Engineer, Backend

Job description

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