Game Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

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• Tätigkeit: Entwickle und pflege serverseitige Systeme für Multiplayer-Spiele.
• Arbeitgeber: Kolibri Games ist ein innovativer Mobile-Games-Entwickler aus Berlin.
• Benefits: Flexible Arbeitszeiten, Lernbudget, moderne Ausstattung und Teamevents.
• Wieso dieser Job: Direkter Einfluss auf Spielerlebnisse in einem dynamischen Team.
• Qualifikationen: Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung in der Spiele-Backend-Entwicklung.

Das voraussichtliche Gehalt liegt zwischen 36000 - 60000 € pro Jahr.

Kolibri Games is hiring a

Game Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

Berlin, Germany
Full-Time
We are Kolibri Games – a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.
Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‚Kolibris‘, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we’re looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Game Backend Engineer (f/m/d)
If you want to play a key role in a major project where you have a direct impact on the game experience of millions of players and boost the most successful German mobile gaming company, then this is the right job for you.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Game Backend Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative game development team. As a Game Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our games in an ambitious big project. You will collaborate closely with other engineers, game designers, and artists to create seamless and engaging gaming experiences for our players.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient server-side systems for multiplayer games.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand gameplay requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and optimize network communication protocols to ensure smooth and low-latency gameplay experiences.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize server performance to handle a large number of concurrent players.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data storage mechanisms to protect player data and ensure fair play.
• Support in the development of client side SDKs to communicate with our backend
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to game backend development.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in game backend development or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in backend development, such as Python, Java, C#, or Go. C# and Typescript preferred.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/UDP, HTTP, and WebSocket.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing backend services. Azure preferred.
• Familiarity with database design and optimization, including relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and address issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Passion for video games and a strong interest in staying updated with the latest trends in the gaming industry.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of NodeJS and Typescript.
• Background in developing with Unity.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and event-driven programming.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Previous experience working on large-scale multiplayer games or real-time applications.
• Understanding of security best practices in online gaming, including cheat detection and prevention.
• Contribution to open-source projects or personal game development projects.
• Background in machine learning and AI for implementing intelligent game features.

Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.
We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Your Benefits – We’re game to support you
Competitive Salary – We believe that top performers should receive top payment
Learning Budget – We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classes
Flexible Working Hours and Home Office – We believe in a good work-life balance
Equipment – State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free time
Kolicard – We offer you a monthly flexible budget of 50 euros that you can use for a gym membership, transportation, shopping etc.
Relocation – Relocation support to help you move to Berlin
Pension – Opportunity to save for your pension tax-free
Bonus Level – We love to have a good time, too
Food and Drinks – Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etc
Parties and Team Events – Apart from our regular parties, BBQs and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun
Company Holidays – Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a team
Friday Celebrations – Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons
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