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# Software Engineer | Game Services - King Digital Entertainment

- **Company:** King Digital Entertainment
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Code Testing
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/software-engineer-game-services-king-digital-entertainment-en-barcelona-ID-373153034

## About the Role

Knowledge of distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architectures
Experience with relational or NoSQL databases, data modeling and performance considerations
Ability to design reliable integrations between systems
Clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Proficiency with modern engineering practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews)
Experience with reliability, observability, monitoring, and production operations
Experience with cloud-based systems and modern deployment practices
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Experience using AI capabilities or AI-assisted tools in development or delivery
Proficiency in English
Curiosity
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Java or other backend language
Backend services and APIs
Distributed systems and event-driven architectures

## Description

OverviewAs a Software Engineer at King, you design, build, and maintain backend services and platforms used across multiple games.You collaborate with product, design, and game teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems with strong maintainability.You'll work on a mix of backend services, APIs, event-driven architectures, and potential AI-enabled features to enhance player support and game ecosystems.This role offers impact across a broad technology stack and a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.You will help shape architecture and engineering practices while delivering high-quality software at scale.ResponsabilidadesDesign, build, and maintain software used across multiple King games and servicesDevelop scalable backend services, APIs, event-driven systems, and reusable platform componentsDesign integrations and data flows across Player Support, game, and internal platform systemsOwn features from design to testing, deployment, monitoring, and production supportImprove scalability, resilience, observability, and maintainability of existing systemsCollaborate with Product Owners, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutionsContribute to architecture, technical discussions, code reviews, and engineering standardsImprove software quality through automation, testing, and continuous deliveryExplore and integrate AI capabilities into player support products, workflows, and internal toolsRequisitos principalesProfessional software development experience, ideally with Java or another backend-oriented languageExperience building scalable backend services and APIsKnowledge of distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architecturesExperience with relational or NoSQL databases, data modeling and performance considerationsAbility to design reliable integrations between systemsClean, maintainable, and well-tested codeProficiency with modern engineering practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews)Experience with reliability, observability, monitoring, and production operationsExperience with cloud-based systems and modern deployment practicesAbility to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teamsExperience using AI capabilities or AI-assisted tools in development or deliveryProficiency in EnglishCuriosityAdaptabilityProblem-solvingJava or other backend languageBackend services and APIsDistributed systems and event-driven architectures


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