Senior Java Developer

Bigpoint GmbH; Hamburg; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading developer in the gaming industry, Bigpoint GmbH is seeking a backend developer passionate about creating engaging gaming experiences. You will work in interdisciplinary teams to optimize backend performance and collaborate with artists and designers. Join us to entertain millions of players with innovative games in a flexible, remote work environment that emphasizes both work-life balance and personal development.

Leistungen

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

30 days vacation

Attractive gym membership rates

Yearly education budget

Regular team events and hackathons

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience developing modern Java.
• Successfully contributed to at least one shipped game.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Participate in all aspects of game development from planning to optimization.
• Define technical requirements and architectural choices.
• Mentor the development team and promote knowledge sharing.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Analysis

Programming

Optimization

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Java

Unity

C#

Jobbeschreibung

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With your passion for games, you will work in highly motivated, and interdisciplinary production teams. As a generalist, you enjoy ensuring the performance of the backend infrastructure as well as collaborating with artists & designers to bring gameplay features into our games. With your expertise, you will create an awesome gaming experience for our players.

Are you a master at finding creative solutions to complex challenges while keeping a clear head & providing good oversight?

Are you a go-getter with a solution-oriented mindset? Do you have a sweet spot that makes everything run smoothly? We have exactly what you are looking for!

· Participate in all aspects of game development, from planning to creating and optimizing game modules and documenting the backend.

· Define technical requirements and restrictions for tasks and architectural choices by working closely with other departments.

· Offer exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills for technical and organizational challenges by prioritizing and eliminating obstacles to meet deadlines.

· Collect and incorporate stakeholder requirements in advance, for example related to technology and methodology.

· Mentor the development team with expertise in system design, programming, and optimization to ensure production-ready, high-quality, maintainable, and shareable code.

· Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration through regular code reviews, pair-programming sessions, and exchange meetings.

· Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent IT training.

· 5+ years of professional experience developing modern Java.

· Successfully contributed to at least one shipped game with a substantial player base.

· Extensive practical knowledge of modern Java, including software architecture, design patterns, optimization, and unit testing.

· Strong problem analysis skills with the ability to find simple, robust, and efficient solutions for complex problems.

· Hands-on experience analyzing and optimizing runtime performance, database access, and resource consumption.

· A team player who enjoys working with other departments on shared goals and has a passion for games.

· Experience with Unity and C# is a big plus.

· Fluent in written and spoken English.

Why you will love working at BIGPOINT...

• Entertain millions of players with high-quality games, disrupt markets with new multiplayer ideas across genres and tech projects.
• Matrix structure offering opportunities to work on multiple projects with a lean hierarchy for quick decision-making.
• Work-Life Benefits: Fully remote work from Germany, flexible hours, 30 days vacation.
• Wellbeing Benefits: Attractive gym membership rates in partnership with QUALITRAIN.
• Activity Package: Regular team events, hackathons, and company activities.
• Education Package: Yearly education budget for each employee.

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Please note

We only accept applications via our career page. E-mail applications will not be considered. Thank you!

With over 410 million registered players and more than 50 games, Bigpoint is a leading developer and publisher of free-to-play games worldwide. As part of the Yoozoo group, we believe everyone should be able to enjoy great games. We focus on quality and aim to push gaming boundaries, exceeding our players' expectations with fun, accessible, and innovative content.