Full-Time Senior Backend Programmer

Core Responsibilities:

• Propose, implement, and own tasks/features, meeting project deadlines.
• Provide regular progress updates to the production team.
• Collaborate with the PCF Online Platform team to integrate and develop shared components, enhancing module stability and functionality.
• Evaluate the performance of your work, breaking down tasks, updating progress, proactively communicating questions/issues, and proposing actionable solutions.
• Closely collaborate with the Principal and Project Architect to implement high-quality features and code, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks.
• Actively participate in code reviews for knowledge sharing and learning from team members.
• Support the Lead in recruitment efforts by collaborating with HR.
• Stay updated on best practices, industry 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.
• Provide tools and frameworks to ensure smooth backend service integration with game clients, servers, and other related systems.
• Implement security protocols to prevent threats and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Regularly assess the performance of online services focusing on efficiency, scalability, and load management to optimize system performance.
• Diagnose and swiftly resolve emerging technical issues, offering continuous support and maintenance for consistent service stability.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in console/PC games development.
• Involved in the production cycle of at least one game title.
• Strong proficiency in a primary programming language.
• Excellent knowledge of version control and code review tools (e.g., Git, Swarm, Perforce).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to work independently.
• 5+ years of experience in developing high-scalability online services.
• Familiarity with Kotlin, Java, Go (or willingness to learn).
• Expertise in Python, Ruby, C# (or willingness to learn).
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes), and major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL), caching solutions (e.g., Redis), focusing on scalability and efficiency.
• Experience managing backend systems handling high traffic and data volumes, ensuring stability under load.
• Strong understanding of client-server architectures and methodologies.
• Knowledge of scalability, security, and code maintainability principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Nice to Haves: Experience with Unreal Engine, OpenAPI, code generation tools, monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Loki, Grafana), OpenTelemetry for performance monitoring, and/or a full product development cycle, including post-launch operations. Good skills in C/C++ for complex issue handling. Previous work at FAANG companies is a plus.

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