Remote Senior Backend Game Developer

Our Web3 client is seeking a Senior Backend Game Developer to join their growing team.

The Senior Backend Game Developer will work 100% remotely anywhere in Europe.

As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in the development of one of the biggest metaverse projects in the industry.

Senior Backend Game Developer – Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable game backend services that can handle high traffic and real-time multiplayer interactions.
• Write robust and efficient code to power high-availability services, ensuring smooth gameplay experiences for our users.
• Collaborate with game designers and other developers to develop new features for our games, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of real-time multiplayer games and their backend architecture.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine
• Proven experience with concurrency and distributed systems, ensuring seamless gameplay experiences for large player bases.
• Proficiency in utilizing REST APIs to facilitate communication between game clients and servers.
• Solid understanding of SQL, including database design and implementation skills to manage game-related data effectively.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux, enabling the deployment and management of backend services.
• Ability to design fail-proof systems that can operate with minimal downtime, delivering a reliable gaming experience to players.
• Previous involvement in developing high-available and high-throughput systems, showcasing your ability to handle demanding player loads.
• Good knowledge of functional testing and load testing methodologies to ensure the performance and stability of backend services.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications:

Experience working with PlayFab, EOS, or other popular backend game services, leveraging third-party tools to enhance game functionality.