SoftGames is hiring.

Job Description

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.

As part of our Game Services team you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment.

Your Role

Maintenance and extension of our existing backend services on AWS
Planning and development of new services on GCP/Firebase
Holistic development of services, covering the 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 our cloud infrastructure using IaC
Lean and agile collaboration across multiple teams

Your Profile

You are a meticulous developer and expert of writing enterprise software in Node.js
You have solid experience with infrastructure orchestration and distributed architecture
You are deeply familiar with AWS and GCP services
You have experience with common data persistence layers and caching (SQL, NoSQL, Key-Value Stores)
You have created and maintained APIs using GraphQL and REST
You are a great architect and always looking for better ways to solve problems
You continuously improve yourself and enjoy technical discussions

Nice to Have

Experience with frontend technologies, like React and Redux
Experience with Docker containers
Experience with Firebase Firestore and Cloudfunctions
Experience with Terraform / Terragrunt

Benefits

Softgames is offering a great package including:

Remote first – Fully remote or on-site in our modern Berlin office – You decide.
Flexible working hours – Structure your time. No crunch, no overtime!
Generous vacation – No matter where you are!
Home office allowance – Budget for your perfect home setup.
Further training – Training opportunities to grow and learn!
Studio – Optional office space with modern tech in Berlin.
Equipment – MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop – your choice.
Meal allowances – Monthly lunch budget.
Wellness benefits – Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more.
Monthly grant – For home office electricity and internet costs.
Swag – Stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.
Offsite Retreats – Twice a year: share ideas, learn, and celebrate.
Team events – Virtual Game Nights, Pub Quizzes, Team lunches, and more.

At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!

Job Requirements

SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions can play together.

SOFTGAMES is a remote-first company and home to around 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and the mission to build everlasting casual games for every platform.

At SOFTGAMES, we believe different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.