Software Engineer, Backend

Peak Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama AS; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,329,198 - 2,215,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Never-ending learning and development opportunities

Team events and trips

Support for personal and professional development

Job summary

A leading gaming company based in Turkey is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend to architect core systems enhancing gameplay. You will design scalable backend services for millions of users, manage APIs, and improve existing code. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of experience in Java Spring Boot, strong engineering skills, and a passion for high-quality code development. Join a tight-knit team focused on innovative game features and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in Java Spring Boot based software development
• Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services for core game features
• Manage APIs and tools for new game functionalities
• Maintain and enhance existing code base using best practices

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Backend systems

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Memcached

Redis

Elasticsearch

Docker

Education

University degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Software Engineer, Backend to join our Engineering Team with a focus on backend development that drives gameplay. You will architect the core systems that bring game features to life by connecting the server-side logic and the player experience. With a community of 40 million monthly active users, you will solve unique engineering challenges and build scalable game logic using a technology-agnostic approach, growing alongside your team and our games.

Here's what you'll do

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services that deliver core game features to millions of users
• Manage API's and tools required to support new game and platform functionality and releases
• Maintain and enhance existing code base using best practices in software engineering
• Brainstorm new ideas with your team to continually iterate and improve the user experience of our games
• Monitor the system and implement and check features, through collaboration with game players
• Secure and improve game performance, reliability and security

What we're looking for

• University degree in Computer Science or any equivalent department
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in Java Spring Boot based software development and backend systems
• Having experience in casual mobile games is a big advantage
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Familiarity with Memcached, Redis, Elasticsearch and Docker is a plus
• Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals
• Apart from language and technology, an understanding of software architecture design, OOP and principles of design patterns on various scales
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for developing, releasing, and maintaining high-quality code
• Fast-paced environment with a tight-knit and collaborative culture
• Never-ending learning and development opportunities
• Relevant conferences abroad to stay up to date with the latest industry trends
• Team events and trips
• Support for your personal and professional development with challenging projects and regular feedback