C++ and Java Developer

Tata Consultancy Services; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Family Support

Insurance Options

Convenience & Professional Growth

Time Off

Legal & Financial Assistance

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced Minecraft server developer in Bellevue, WA. The role focuses on Java/C++ development, creating high-performance plugins, and cross-platform Bedrock integration for console, mobile, and PC clients.

The candidate will optimize performance, architect robust data pipelines, and mentor junior developers while adhering to code-review standards. A strong portfolio demonstrating work in game development is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active professional experience in Java/C++/Minecraft server development.
• Deep understanding of Java, OOP, concurrency, and async programming.
• Extensive experience with NMS obfuscation and packet-level development.
• CI/CD pipelines using Gradle or Maven.
• Portfolio or live server network demonstrating work in game development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance Minecraft server plugins using Spigot, Paper, and Purpur APIs.
• Optimize server performance, memory usage, and garbage collection for large player counts.
• Develop Bedrock Edition add-ons and scripting using Bedrock APIs.
• Utilize Bedrock Dedicated Server APIs or proxies like Geyser/Floodgate.
• Build data pipelines with MySQL/PostgreSQL/Redis and deploy/monitor server infrastructure (Docker, Pterodactyl, AWS/GCP).
• Mentor junior developers and enforce code-review standards via Git/GitHub.

Skills

Java

C++

OOP & Concurrency

Async programming

NMS/Packets

Git/GitHub

Gradle/Maven

Tools

Docker

MySQL/PostgreSQL/Redis

Git

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Java XML Technologies (XML, XSL, FO, JAXP, JAXB); C++

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Java Edition Development Design and implement custom high-performance plugins using Spigot, Paper, and Purpur APIs. Architect complex network features utilizing packet manipulation libraries like ProtocolLib.
• Optimize server performance, memory usage, and garbage collection for high-player-count environments.
• Bedrock Edition Development Develop custom add-ons, behavior packs, and resource packs using the Minecraft Bedrock Scripting API.
• Utilize the C++ Bedrock Dedicated Server (BDS) API or proxy solutions like Geyser/Floodgate.
• Ensure seamless cross-play integration and UI/UX consistency across console, mobile, and PC clients.
• Architecture & Operations Build and maintain robust data pipelines using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Redis for player data. Deploy and monitor server infrastructure using Docker, Pterodactyl, or cloud hosting (AWS/GCP). Mentor junior developers and establish strict code-review standards via Git/GitHub
• Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Experience: 5+ years of active, professional, or high-level production experience in following Technologies
• Java Mastery: Deep understanding of Java, OOP principles, concurrency, and async programming.
• C++ / JavaScript Knowledge: Strong proficiency in C++ (for Bedrock internals) and JavaScript/TypeScript (for Bedrock Scripting API).
• NMS & Packets: Extensive experience with Net.Minecraft.Server (NMS) obfuscation and packet-level development.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience setting up automated builds using Gradle or Maven.
• Portfolio: A public GitHub repository, a live published server network, or marketplace items demonstrating your work. Game development
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $104,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.