Full-Time Senior Backend Programmer

Core Responsibilities:

• Propose, implement, and manage assigned tasks and features within project deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to the production team on progress.
• Collaborate with the 'PCF Online Platform' team to integrate and develop shared components, improving module stability and functionality.
• Analyze work performance and prioritize tasks.
• Update progress regularly and communicate any questions, issues, or proposed solutions to stakeholders.
• Closely collaborate with the Principal and Project Architect on high-quality feature implementation and code development.
• Proactively identify potential risks and work collaboratively with the team to address them.
• Actively participate in code reviews for knowledge sharing and learning.
• Occasionally assist team leads with recruitment efforts, collaborating with HR.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, trends, and relevant technical solutions.
• Collaborate with QA teams to define testing requirements for new and existing features.

Backend Responsibilities:

• Design and implement backend services for the 'PCF Online Platform', optimized for online gaming environments.
• Create tools and frameworks for seamless backend service integration with game clients, servers, and other related systems.
• Implement security protocols to mitigate threats and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Regularly evaluate the performance of online services, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and load management to optimize system performance.
• Diagnose and quickly resolve emerging technical issues, providing ongoing support and maintenance to guarantee stability.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 6+ years of experience in console/PC game development
• Involvement in the production cycle of at least one game title
• Expert knowledge of a primary programming language (Kotlin, Java, or Go)
• Comprehensive knowledge of version control and code review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git)
• Proven proficiency in project management software (Jira, Confluence)
• Strong ability to work independently
• 5+ years of experience with high-scalability online services
• Familiarity with Kotlin, Java, and Go, or strong willingness to learn these languages
• Expertise in Python, Ruby, and C# or willingness to learn these languages
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker), orchestration tools (Kubernetes), and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with SQL databases (MySQL) and caching solutions (Redis), emphasizing scalability and operational efficiency
• Proven experience managing backend systems handling high traffic and data volumes, ensuring performance and stability under load
• Solid understanding of client-server architectures and methodologies
• Good knowledge of scalability, security, and code maintainability principles
• Ability to produce secure, reliable, and maintainable code
• Strong mentoring skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Other desirable skills include: experience with a product's full development cycle, including post-launch operations, strong C/C++ skills, experience at leading tech companies (FAANG), knowledge of Unreal Engine for game development, familiarity with OpenAPI and code generation tools, experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Loki, Grafana), knowledge of OpenTelemetry for application monitoring, and video game-specific experience.

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