Senior Software Backend Engineer

Codemasters; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems for mobile games. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement features, ensuring high performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in backend systems, strong skills in Node.js and Kubernetes, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Join us to shape engaging experiences enjoyed by millions of players globally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with large-scale backend systems.
• Strong understanding of backend languages and protocols.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory data stores.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex backend systems.
• Collaborate on architecture and backend security.
• Manage projects related to server architecture and feature implementation.

Skills

Node.js

Java

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Redis

Debugging

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

EA SPORTS™ FC Mobile is the world’s most played football game on mobile, connecting millions of players across the globe. Kuala Lumpur EA FC Mobile Team is part of our global development organization and is now expanding to take on new challenges and opportunities. We value creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence — believing that great games are built by empowered teams who innovate, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Location & Work-Model: Onsite in Kuala Lumpur

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the FC Mobile team, you’ll help shape the foundation that powers the world’s most popular mobile football experience. You’ll design and build large-scale, high-performance backend systems that enable real-time gameplay and live features for millions of players. You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, testers, and product owners to deliver reliable and scalable features. This role reports to the Technical Director.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex backend systems ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with technical leads to define architecture, deployment pipelines, and backend security best practices
• Manage projects and tasks related to server architecture, feature implementation, and live service operations
• Define and monitor technical KPIs to ensure minimal downtime and stable live operations
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external collaborators to deliver high-quality, production-ready features
• Drive continuous improvement in system scalability, performance tuning, and CI/CD processes
• Work with modern backend stacks including Node.js, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Provide technical mentorship, conduct code reviews, and foster knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with large-scale backend systems
• Strong understanding of Node.js, Java & Kubernetes
• Familiarity with TCP/UDP/HTTP/WebSocket/GraphQL protocols
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory data stores (e.g., Redis)
• Excellent debugging, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Impact

Your work will power real-time gameplay and live events enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.