Senior Game Backend Developer - Remote

Overview

SOFTGAMES is looking for an experienced developer who is passionate about joining SOFTGAMES’s engineering team as Senior Game Backend Developer - Fully Remote. Our engineering team is focusing on building scalable, high-performant, high-quality tools and services that enable our game teams to build and operate their titles for millions of players.

In Short

• Maintenance and extension of existing backend services on AWS.
• Planning and development of new services on GCP/Firebase.
• Holistic development of services, covering backend infrastructure, frontend administration, client library, and development documentation.
• Development of client and server side functionality using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React.
• Deployment of cloud infrastructure using IaC.
• Lean and agile collaboration across multiple teams.

Requirements

• Expertise in writing enterprise software in Node.js.
• Solid experience with infrastructure orchestration and distributed architecture.
• Familiarity with AWS and GCP services.
• Experience with common data persistence layers and caching (SQL, NoSQL, Key-Value Stores).
• Experience in creating and maintaining APIs using GraphQL and REST.
• Strong architectural skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Continuous self-improvement and enjoyment of technical discussions.

Benefits

• Remote first - flexible working setup, either fully remote or on-site in Berlin.
• Flexible working hours with no crunch or overtime.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Home office allowance for productivity enhancements.
• Training opportunities to strengthen skills.
• Modern office in Berlin for those who choose to work on-site.
• Choice of MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
• Meal allowances for lunches.
• Wellness benefits including virtual yoga and meditation.
• Monthly grant for home office electricity and internet costs.
• Team events and offsite retreats.