Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad)

About the role

A company with 40 million monthly active users is looking for a Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad) to join its Engineering Team. The role focuses on backend development that drives gameplay, architecting the core systems that connect server-side logic with the player experience. It uses a technology-agnostic approach and offers growth alongside the team and the games.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services that deliver core game features to millions of users
• Manage APIs and tools needed to support new game and platform functionality and releases
• Maintain and enhance the existing codebase using best practices in software engineering
• Brainstorm with the team to continuously improve the user experience of the games
• Monitor the system, implement and check features through collaboration with game players
• Secure and improve game performance, reliability and security

Required profile

• University degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field
• Strong programming fundamentals and strong engineering skills
• Understanding of software architecture design, OOP and design patterns
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for developing, releasing and maintaining high-quality code
• Experience in casual mobile games is a big advantage

Required skills

• Good command of programming languages such as Java, JavaScript or C#, with knowledge of their idioms
• Experience with Java Spring Boot-based software development and backend systems
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Familiarity with Memcache, Redis, Elasticsearch and Docker is a plus