SERVICES ENGINEER (MID TO SENIOR)

Big Moxi; Porto Alegre; On-site; BRL 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic game development studio based in Brazil is seeking an experienced Services Engineer to develop and maintain scalable backend systems for online infrastructure. Your role will involve ensuring seamless connectivity and stability for players worldwide. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in backend services development, strong knowledge of Java or Kotlin, and an understanding of distributed systems. Join us to contribute to captivating gaming experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing backend services and operating them at scale.
• Expertise with one or more server-side development languages.
• Strong grasp of how to scale distributed online systems.

Responsibilities

• Write robust and reliable core backend services.
• Architect and maintain online infrastructure for games.
• Build secure, performant, and resilient services.

Skills

Backend service development

Distributed systems scaling

Java/Kotlin expertise

C#/Golang knowledge

Caching

Database Schema Design

Websockets

Linux-based environments

Job description

We are looking for a Services Engineer experienced in scalable, high-availability backend systems to architect, develop, and maintain the online infrastructure powering our games. You’ll build secure, performant, and resilient services that support matchmaking, player data, live ops, and multiplayer experiences—ensuring seamless connectivity and stability for players worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Write robust and reliable core backend services that scale gracefully while being easy to
understand and operate.

Required Experience:

5+ years of experience developing backend services and operating them at scale

Expertise with one or more server-side development languages:

Ideally JVM: Java/ Kotlin

Acceptable Alternatives: C#/ Golang

Strong grasp of how to scale distributed online systems and how it ultimately affects the
player experience

At least some experience with the following technologies:

Caching

Database Schema Design

Desired Experience:

Mastery of web-based protocols and various implementation tradeoffs, examples

Websockets

HTTPS

Building fault-tolerant distributed systems that adhere to security best practices

Experience operating systems in linux-based environments

Experience architecting Unreal Engine(UE5 or UE4)game code to effectively integrate
with online services.

Ability to contextualize backend code with the overall desired player experience

Building game services

About the Company

Big Moxi Games is full service pc/console video game studio developing original IPs and providing world-class game development services to publishing partners and IP holders across the globe.
Our vision is to connect and captivate the world with unforgettable game entertainment experiences. We are currently developing original ARPG IPs for pc and consoles as well as working with strategic partners to co-develop their online multiplayer game services.