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About this Software Engineer, Backend role at Peakgames

Peakgames · Onsite · Full-time
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
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