Lead Backend Architect - Scalable Game Platform

Rovio Entertainment konserni; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Stockholm seeks a Lead Server Developer for the Angry Birds 2 team. The role involves guiding the technical direction of server-side logic, and contributing to a robust and scalable game backend. Candidates should have over 10 years of software development experience, particularly in backend architecture with C#/ASP.NET. The position offers opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and impact on a globally popular game. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development with a focus on backend architecture.
• Experience in developing REST APIs with C# and ASP.NET.
• Deep experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend strategy and guide the team in multi-tenant architecture.
• Drive architectural improvements and optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Champion technical health and ensure player experience quality.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

Cloud infrastructure

Kubernetes

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS Bedrock

EKS

RDS

Job description

A leading gaming company in Stockholm seeks a Lead Server Developer for the Angry Birds 2 team. The role involves guiding the technical direction of server-side logic, and contributing to a robust and scalable game backend. Candidates should have over 10 years of software development experience, particularly in backend architecture with C#/ASP.NET. The position offers opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and impact on a globally popular game. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.