Senior Back End Developer

Summary:As an Experienced Backend Developer, you will be a vital part of our game development team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side architecture and services that power our video games. You will build and scale robust, secure, and highly performant backend systems to support large player bases, online multiplayer functionalities, in-game economies, and player data. This role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating seamless and engaging player experiences.Responsibilities- System Architecture & Design: Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems and APIs to support game features such as user authentication, leaderboards, player profiles, and in-game stores. - Multiplayer & Networking: Implement and maintain robust multiplayer capabilities, ensuring stable network connections, minimising latency, and synchronising game states for a smooth online experience. - Database Management: Architect and manage game databases (both SQL and NoSQL) for player data, game statistics, and transactional information, with a focus on performance optimisation and reliability. - Scalability & Performance: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimise server performance, and design infrastructure that can scale to handle millions of concurrent players. - Live Game Operations (LiveOps): Develop and support backend features that enable live game updates, events, and other post-launch content, often using container-based or serverless architectures on cloud platforms. - Security & Anti-Cheat: Implement and maintain security protocols and anti-cheat systems to protect player data, prevent fraud, and ensure a fair and secure gaming environment. - Analytics & Telemetry: Build and support systems for collecting and processing game telemetry data and analytics, providing valuable insights into player behaviour and game performance. - Collaboration: Work closely with game designers, frontend developers, artists, and producers throughout the entire development lifecycle to translate game design concepts into functional backend services. - Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.-Required Skills & Qualifications- Technical Expertise:- Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or Go. - Backend Frameworks: Extensive experience with relevant frameworks, such as Django for Python, Spring Boot for Java , or Express.js for Node.js. - Databases: Expertise in both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases. - Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and a solid understanding of cloud-native development. - Networking: Knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets) and experience building real-time multiplayer systems. - APIs: Proven experience designing, implementing, and securing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.- Experience & Knowledge:- Game Development Experience: Proven experience building and operating robust backend systems, preferably within the video game industry. - Scalable Architecture: Demonstrated experience with microservices, distributed systems, and designing for high availability and scalability. - DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.- Soft Skills:- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges effectively. - Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing project requirements in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Experience with specific gaming backend services like PlayFab, Photon Server, or Nakama. - Knowledge of gaming-specific topics such as game physics. - A passion for gaming and an understanding of the end-user player experience