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Backend Server Engineer

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
California (USA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

2+ years of relevant work experience in backend engineering., Proficient in Python, Java, or similar programming languages., Strong understanding of performance implications in caching, networking, and concurrency., BS/MS in Computer Science or related field..

Key responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of features and issues from conception to production.
  • Develop performant and maintainable code for large-scale services.
  • Collaborate with game teams including client engineers and designers to enhance game quality.
  • Continuously learn and evaluate new technologies to solve complex problems.

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Jam City SME http://www.JamCity.com
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

We are looking for a talented Backend Server Engineer to join our dynamic backend team to build large, scalable services that are the foundation of the games. The team is responsible for the game configuration system that allows for over-the-air, reactive changes to every aspect of the game without needing to deploy a new binary. Other key systems include: leaderboards, PVP matchmaking, business intelligence systems and engaging social features.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Takes ownership of features/bugs/issues from conception to run in production.
  • Develops code that is performant, easy to maintain by others and works as intended.
  • Collaborates with all of the game teams including client engineers, game designers, support, and analytics. Your input is highly valued to improve game quality or offer alternatives to meet timelines.
  • Eager to learn new things especially if it solves hard problems or improves the quality of life for a team. There are many exciting cool technologies being evaluated at Jam City including leveraging ML to design new levels and auto-tuning goal requirements/economy.

    • QUAILFICATIONS
  • Passionate and self-driven! We love engineers who tackle difficult issues and provide innovative, performant solutions!
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Proficient in Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • Understanding of performance implications of caching, networking, storage, and concurrency.
  • Knowledge of web service technologies (e.g. Linux, MySQL, AWS, NoSQL, Django) and best practices.
  • Strong background in computer science concepts: OOP, algorithms and data structures.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar experience.
  • Remote work OK -- must be willing to work PST hours.

    • NICE TO HAVE
  • Has worked in a team with experience in large-scale, high-performance distributed software.
  • Has experience in mobile gaming, video game industry.
  • Has experience with real-time multiplayer features and their networking requirements.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Loves playing video/board games.
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    Required profile

    Experience

    Spoken language(s):
    Japanese
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Hard Skills

    Java (Programming Language)AWS Cloud ServicesPython (Programming Language)Django (Web Framework)Data StructuresConcurrency PatternLinuxNoSQLMySQLStoragesData CachingMicrosoft NetworkingAlgorithm AnalysisVideo Game DevelopmentKubernetesDocker (Software)

    Other Skills

    • Mobile Computing
    • Collaboration
    • Adaptability
    • Problem Solving
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