Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs to support gameplay, user management, and in-game transactions.
- Collaborate with frontend and game development teams to create seamless and responsive player experiences.
- Optimize databases and server performance for high concurrency, ensuring minimal latency and a smooth user experience.
- Implement data security practices and ensure compliance with industry standards to protect user information and transactions.
- Work closely with client teams to understand requirements, recommend optimizations, and ensure backend architecture aligns with game project objectives.
- Maintain thorough documentation and conduct code reviews to uphold code quality and best practices.
- Stay current with the latest backend technologies, gaming trends, and tools to apply innovative solutions to gaming challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of backend development experience, ideally with exposure to game development or related industries.
- Proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js, and familiarity with real-time data processing.
- Strong knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling for high-traffic applications.
- Experience with RESTful or WebSocket APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) tailored for gaming.
- Familiarity with server performance tuning, load balancing, and latency optimization.
- Problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to game development challenges.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for gaming and high-performance technology.