Senior Backend Game Developer (Java)
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Job description
You'll join a high-performing engineering team that values ownership, strong fundamentals, and pragmatic solutions. This role is ideal for a backend developer eager to work on large-scale, real-time gaming systems supporting both multiplayer and single-player experiences., As a Senior Backend Game Developer (Java), you will design and implement core services that support our multiplayer and single player gaming platforms. You will work with a modular Java architecture based on Spring Boot and handle areas such as user management, wallet systems, rake calculations, and real time communication., * Build and maintain backend modules for user, wallet, and gameplay services, ensuring consistency and high performance.
- Implement REST and custom protocol endpoints for clients and partners.
- Design and optimize database schemas and manage migrations with Flyway.
- Ensure transaction integrity with JTA/Atomikos for wallet and reward systems.
- Improve system scalability using Spring Boot, Infinispan, and Quartz Scheduler.
- Write robust, testable code with JUnit 5 and participate in reviews and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Frontend, and QA teams to deliver reliable releases.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Scalability?, As we continue to expand, we are looking for an ambitious and self-driven individual to join our rapidly growing team!, * 5+ years of backend development experience with Java (17-21).
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Maven, and SQL database design.
- Experience with distributed systems, multi-threading, and containerised environments.
- Familiarity with real-time multiplayer or gaming backends (matchmaking, wallet logic, scoring).
- Knowledge of REST APIs, microservice architecture, and network communication.
Experience with Infinispan, Quartz Scheduler, or Apache MINA, and an understanding of payment processing, commission/rake models, and gaming compliance.
