Back End Developer

Firerock Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance for you and 1

Job summary

FireRock Indonesia is seeking a driven software engineer to join our team and help build scalable, high-performance game systems and platforms powering our titles across SEA.

You''ll work with designers, product, and engineering to optimize core systems, ensuring performance and reliability. The role requires Go, distributed systems know-how, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience in game or platform services.
• Proficiency in Go and distributed systems concepts.
• Experience with databases and messaging frameworks (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop gameplay systems, platform features, and supporting tools for both game platforms and individual game titles.
• Write high-quality, clean, and maintainable code, adhering to software engineering best practices.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, ensuring the development of high-availability and scalable systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Go

Distributed systems design

Microservices

English proficiency

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

Job description

FireRock Holdings Limited (SEHK: 01909) is a listed gaming and interactive entertainment company headquartered in Singapore with a global footprint across Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond. We develop, publish, and operate web and mobile games that reach millions of players worldwide, and we’re actively expanding in emerging markets with localized content and cutting-edge experiences.

At FireRock, innovation isn’t a buzzword—it’s how we build games that players love and communities that thrive. Our Singapore, Indonesia, and SEA teams are at the heart of this growth, bringing creative ideas to life and shaping the future of play in the region.

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented software engineer to join our team and help build scalable, high-performance game systems and platforms. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, writing clean and efficient code, and contributing to products used by players at scale.

You’ll work closely with designers, product, and engineering teams to develop and optimize core systems that power our games. If you care about performance, reliability, and building things the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop gameplay systems, platform features, and supporting tools for both game platforms and individual game titles.
• Write high-quality, clean, and maintainable code, adhering to software engineering best practices.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, ensuring the development of high-availability and scalable systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Go.
• You possess practical experience working with databases and messaging frameworks like MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or Kafka.
• You have a deep understanding of microservice architecture and the design of distributed systems.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of software development life cycles, which includes distributed teamwork and agile development practices.
• You possess strong communication and collaboration skills, which enable you to work effectively in a team environment.
• Passion for games or experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.

What We Offer

• A strategic role with real influence on FireRock’s growth, revenue, and community engagement across Indonesia and the broader SEA region.
• A chance to shape how FireRock engages with Indonesia’s indie game ecosystem and connects with players and partners globally.
• Close collaboration with a small, high-impact team where your network, insights, and execution matter.
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and your children.

Equal Opportunity Statement

FireRock is committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where diverse voices make us stronger. We know creativity and effective problem-solving come from teams that reflect many backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Together, we’re building games and communities that matter.