Senior Software Engineer - Server - Unannounced Project

Scopely; Alicante; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in interactive entertainment seeks a Senior Software Engineer for a new multiplayer strategy game. The role involves designing backend services in Python on AWS, optimizing performance, and collaborating with a talented team. Join us to create engaging gaming experiences.

Servicios

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Formación

• Proven experience developing highly available backend systems.
• Strong Linux, Docker, Redis, MySQL skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python.
• Optimize server cluster performance and propose improvements.

Conocimientos

Python

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Herramientas

AWS

Redis

Docker

MySQL

Descripción del empleo

Senior Software Engineer - Server - Unannounced Project

Scopely is seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join a new, unique multiplayer strategy game in Barcelona or remotely in the UK, Ireland, or Portugal. We offer visa sponsorship and relocation support.

At Scopely, we are passionate about creating engaging gaming experiences and fostering a collaborative environment. We develop, publish, and innovate in the mobile gaming industry, connecting millions worldwide.

We are beginning development on an ambitious, unannounced Strategy/MMO title, assembling a team of talented game developers for this exciting project.

What You Will Do

1. Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs in Python on AWS.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement new features and plan future server core technologies for innovative gameplay.
3. Optimize server cluster performance and propose improvements.
4. Analyze player behavior to enhance user experience and combat malicious activities.
5. Work with QA to resolve bugs, ensure high-quality code, and manage cloud deployments.
6. Keep abreast of industry trends, especially related to Python, Redis, AWS, and gaming.

What We’re Looking For

1. Experience in professional development teams or relevant areas.
2. Proven experience developing highly available backend systems for large-scale MMO or high-traffic web applications.
3. Proficiency in Python, web frameworks (Flask, Tornado, FastAPI), and async programming.
4. Experience with Redis, RESTful API design, and low-latency, efficient coding.
5. Strong Linux, Docker, Redis, MySQL skills, and knowledge of security best practices.
6. Experience with version control, deployment methodologies, CI/CD, and automated testing.
7. Knowledge of game server architectures, both stateful and stateless.

Bonus Points

1. Experience with messaging systems (RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, Redis Streams).
2. Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, ECR, RDS, S3, IAM).
3. Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code, especially Terraform.
4. Understanding of network infrastructure and cloud networking (VPC, Subnet, Security Groups, Load Balancing).
5. Experience with log analysis tools like Kibana or Datadog.

About Us

Scopely is a global leader in interactive entertainment, known for top titles like "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Star Trek Fleet Command." Founded in 2011, we operate across Asia, EMEA, and North America, supported by our proprietary platform Playgami.

Learn more at scopely.com.