Backend Engineer

FlowPlay, Inc.

Seattle, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision

PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

Hybrid work model

401k with company match

Disability and life insurance

FSA for medical and dependent care

Catered meals

Stock options / Equity

Job summary

FlowPlay, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable server-side systems for our social casino and online gaming platforms. You will work in our Seattle office with in-office presence on Mondays and Wednesdays, collaborating with frontend teams and other departments.

The role requires strong Java experience, database optimization skills, and familiarity with cloud services. You will help ensure performance, security, and reliability across high-traffic gaming services

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience with Java
Experience with version control systems such as Apache SVN and Git, and agile development methodologies
Understanding of scalability challenges in high-traffic applications
Passion for creating robust and efficient backend solutions for gaming or similar interactive platforms

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain server-side applications using Java, Spring Boot and related technologies
Develop, optimize and maintain database solutions
Develop and maintain APIs for communication between frontend and backend systems
Ensure high performance, responsiveness and scalability of backend systems
Collaborate with frontend developers and other teams to integrate backend services
Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development practices
Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues and performance bottlenecks
Stay current with backend technologies and industry best practices
Contribute to technical documentation and specifications
Deliver high-quality, efficient and well-documented software artifacts that meets project requirements
Ensure the reliability and performance of backend systems under high-load conditions
Contribute to the continuous improvement of backend architecture and development processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services
Meet project deadlines and communicate progress clearly

Skills

Java

MySQL

RESTful API

Backend security

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

Job description

Job Title: Backend Engineer

Department/Team: Engineering

Reports To: Backend Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Backend Engineer at FlowPlay is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing server-side applications and databases that support our social casino and online gaming platforms. The person in this role will design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that handle game logic, player data, and integration with various services. This role is located in our Seattle office and requires two days in office (Mondays and Wednesdays).

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain server-side applications using Java, Spring Boot and related technologies
Develop, optimize and maintain database solutions
Develop and maintain APIs for communication between frontend and backend systems
Ensure high performance, responsiveness and scalability of backend systems
Collaborate with frontend developers and other teams to integrate backend services
Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development practices
Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues and performance bottlenecks
Stay current with backend technologies and industry best practices
Contribute to technical documentation and specifications

Performance Expectations

Deliver high-quality, efficient and well-documented software artifacts that meets project requirements
Ensure the reliability and performance of backend systems under high-load conditions
Contribute to the continuous improvement of backend architecture and development processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services
Meet project deadlines and communicate progress clearly

Required Skills and Competencies:

Technical skills

Proficiency in Java programming and related frameworks
Strong experience with MySQL and database optimization techniques
Familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure (AWS or GCP)
Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
Knowledge of backend security best practices

Soft skills

Excellent problem-solving and logical thinking abilities
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Adaptability to changing project requirements and technologies

Additional skills (preferred but not required):

Experience with Spring Boot framework
Familiarity with other relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle)
Knowledge of NoSQL databases
Understanding of microservices architecture
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience with Java
Experience with version control systems such as Apache SVN and Git, and agile development methodologies
Understanding of scalability challenges in high-traffic applications
Passion for creating robust and efficient backend solutions for gaming or similar interactive platforms

What We Offer

At FlowPlay, we pride ourselves on being a company that we all love working for. We have been regularly featured among the 20 best places to work in Seattle (according to Seattle Business Magazine), and our average tenure in the company is almost 8 years. Despite delivering large and successful games with global reach, we have a small team culture where each colleague’s impact can be felt. In surveys, our employees report high satisfaction rates, and say that they enjoy getting to know and work with each other and value working on games that bring people joy.