Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer - Remote in Europe

Yeah! Global; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company is seeking a Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer for a remote position in Europe. The role involves designing and implementing scalable backend services for real-time multiplayer games. You will be responsible for writing efficient code, collaborating with game designers, and ensuring a reliable gaming experience. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of backend architectures, experience with REST APIs, and tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of real-time multiplayer games and their backend architecture.
• Proven experience with concurrency and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in utilizing REST APIs for game client-server communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable game backend services for high traffic.
• Write efficient code for high-availability services.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to develop new game features.

Skills

Real-time multiplayer games knowledge

Concurrency and distributed systems

REST APIs proficiency

SQL database design

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Functional testing

Load testing methodologies

Experience with PlayFab or EOS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer - Remote in Europe

Job Openings Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer - Remote in Europe

About the job Senior/Lead Backend Game Developer - Remote in Europe

Job Responsibilities:

Design and implement scalable game backend services that can handle high traffic and real-time multiplayer interactions.

Write robust and efficient code to power high-availability services, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences for our users.

Collaborate with game designers and other developers to develop new features for our games, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.

Candidate Requirements:

Strong knowledge of real-time multiplayer games and their backend architecture.

Proven experience with concurrency and distributed systems, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences for large player bases.

Proficiency in utilizing REST APIs to facilitate communication between game clients and servers.

Solid understanding of SQL, including database design and implementation skills to manage game-related data effectively.

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux, enabling the deployment and management of backend services.

Ability to design fail-proof systems that can operate with minimal downtime, delivering a reliable gaming experience to players.

Previous involvement in developing high-available and high-throughput systems, showcasing your ability to handle demanding player loads.

Good knowledge of functional testing and load testing methodologies to ensure the performance and stability of backend services

Experience working with PlayFab, EOS, or other popular backend game services, leveraging third-party tools to enhance game functionality.