Principal Game Systems Developer

Summary :

As an Experienced Backend Developer, you will be a vital part of our game development team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side architecture and services that power our video games. You will build and scale robust, secure, and highly performant backend systems to support large player bases, online multiplayer functionalities, in-game economies, and player data. This role requires a strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating seamless and engaging player experiences.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design : Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems and APIs to support game features such as user authentication, leaderboards, player profiles, and in-game stores.
• Multiplayer & Networking : Implement and maintain robust multiplayer capabilities, ensuring stable network connections, minimising latency, and synchronising game states for a smooth online experience.
• Database Management : Architect and manage game databases (both SQL and NoSQL) for player data, game statistics, and transactional information, with a focus on performance optimisation and reliability.
• Scalability & Performance : Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimise server performance, and design infrastructure that can scale to handle millions of concurrent players.
• Live Game Operations (LiveOps) : Develop and support backend features that enable live game updates, events, and other post-launch content, often using container-based or serverless architectures on cloud platforms.
• Security & Anti-Cheat : Implement and maintain security protocols and anti-cheat systems to protect player data, prevent fraud, and ensure a fair and secure gaming environment.
• Analytics & Telemetry : Build and support systems for collecting and processing game telemetry data and analytics, providing valuable insights into player behaviour and game performance.
• Collaboration : Work closely with game designers, frontend developers, artists, and producers throughout the entire development lifecycle to translate game design concepts into functional backend services.
• Mentorship : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications