Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer

We're in search of a skilled Backend Game Developer with a passion for gaming to become an integral part of our core team. Your main focus will be contributing to the development of Seedworld, a major metaverse initiative within the industry. You'll be under the guidance of the Technical Director and collaborate closely with various teams to actualize our ambitious project.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement scalable backend services for games that can manage high traffic and support real-time multiplayer interactions.

• Produce efficient and robust code to support high-availability services, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences for our player base.

• Work alongside game designers and fellow developers to introduce new game features that improve player engagement and enjoyment.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in designing backend architecture for real-time multiplayer games.

• Demonstrated expertise in handling concurrency and distributed systems to deliver uninterrupted gameplay experiences for a large user base.

• Experience in leveraging REST APIs for seamless communication between game clients and servers.

• Strong knowledge of SQL, including database design and implementation for effective management of game-related data.

• Proficiency in C++, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux to aid in deploying and managing backend services.

• Capability to create fault-tolerant systems that operate with minimal downtime, providing players with a reliable gaming experience.

• Prior experience in developing high-availability, high-throughput systems to handle demanding player loads effectively.

• Good understanding of functional testing and load testing methods to guarantee performance and stability of backend services.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications:

• Exposure to working with PlayFab, EOS, or other renowned backend game services to enhance game functionality using third-party tools.

Location:

Fully remote position

Benefits:

• 21 days of holidays per year in addition to local bank holidays.

• Sick leave benefits.

• Budget allocated for training courses.

• Budget provision for purchasing work-related equipment like laptops.